Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
374656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(1): 34 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373988

Common Names

  • Cyperus Gardneri
  • Gardner's Galingale
  • Gardner's Cyperus

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Description

Cyperus gardneri (also called Gardner's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and thin, grass-like leaves. It grows in sunny, dry places, such as rocky slopes and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus gardneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus gardneri is a small white or yellow flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus gardneri is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be propagated by dividing the roots in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus gardneri

Cyperus gardneri is native to the southeastern United States.

Cyperus gardneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus gardneri?

Cyperus gardneri

What are the common names of Cyperus gardneri?

Gardner's sedge, Gardner's nutgrass

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus gardneri?

It is native to India and is found in moist, wooded areas

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321650-2: 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].