Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
expansus
ID:
373796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 7: 269 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373128

Common Names

  • Cyperus expansus
  • Expanded Cyperus
  • Expansus Cyperus

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Description

Cyperus expansus (also called umbrella sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in moist soils and along riverbanks. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus expansus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a pot plant indoors. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Cyperus expansus has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. Seed: The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus expansus is a perennial grass-like plant that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Cyperus expansus

Cyperus expansus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Cyperus expansus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus expansus?

Cyperus expansus

Where is Cyperus expansus found?

Cyperus expansus is found in Africa.

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus expansus?

The natural habitat of Cyperus expansus is moist, evergreen forests.

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 Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304452-1: 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].