Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
feani
ID:
373842

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 84: 94 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373174

Common Names

  • Cyperus feani
  • Fean's Cyperus
  • Feani Cyperus

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Description

Cyperus feani (also called Fean's umbrella sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, thin stems and can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It is found in moist, disturbed habitats such as riverbanks, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus feani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Cyperus feani 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 feani 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 feani

Cyperus feani is native to tropical parts of the Americas and is found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and along streams. It can also be found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and ditches.

Cyperus feani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus feani?

Cyperus feani

What is the common name of Cyperus feani?

Cyperus

What is the family of Cyperus feani?

Cyperaceae

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

Forest B. H. Brown (1873-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304471-1: 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].