Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eragrostis
ID:
373408

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 146 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372740

Common Names

  • Cyperus eragrostis
  • Eragrostis Cyperus
  • Cyperus

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Synonyms

  • Cyperus eragrostis eragrostis [unknown]

Description

Cyperus eragrostis (also called 'Eragrostis Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in wet, sandy soils and can be found in marshes, swamps, and floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus eragrostis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus eragrostis is a small, yellow-green, three-petaled flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short, with a single, slender stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus eragrostis is a perennial grass-like plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate, divide the clumps of the plant in spring or early summer. Plant the divisions in moist soil in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Cyperus eragrostis

Cyperus eragrostis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Cyperus eragrostis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus eragrostis?

Cyperus eragrostis

What is the family of Cyperus eragrostis?

Cyperaceae

Where is Cyperus eragrostis native to?

Tropical America

Species in the Cyperus genus

Cyperus acuminatus, Cyperus acuticarinatus, Cyperus aethiops, Cyperus affinis, Cyperus afroalpinus, Cyperus afrodunensis, Cyperus afroechinatus, Cyperus afromontanus, Cyperus afropumilus, Cyperus afrovaricus, Cyperus aggregatus, Cyperus ajax, Cyperus alatus, Cyperus albiceps, Cyperus albogracilis, Cyperus albopilosus, Cyperus albopurpureus, Cyperus albosanguineus, Cyperus albostriatus, Cyperus albus, Cyperus alleizettei, Cyperus almensis, Cyperus alopecuroides, Cyperus alterniflorus, Cyperus alternifolius, Cyperus altochrysocephalus, Cyperus altomicroglumis, Cyperus altsonii, Cyperus alulatus, Cyperus amabilis, Cyperus amauropus, Cyperus amuricocompressus, Cyperus amuricus, Cyperus anderssonii, Cyperus angolensis, Cyperus angustatus, Cyperus anisitsii, Cyperus ankaizinensis, Cyperus ankaratrensis, Cyperus antillanus, Cyperus appendiculatus, Cyperus aquatilis, Cyperus arenarius, Cyperus armstrongii, Cyperus aromaticus, Cyperus arsenei, Cyperus articulatus, Cyperus aschenbornianus, Cyperus assimilis, Cyperus astartodes,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304426-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].