Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
374816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 7 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374148

Common Names

  • Cyperus gossweileri
  • Gossweileri Cyperus
  • Gossweiler's Cyperus

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Description

Cyperus gossweileri (also called 'Gossweiler's Cyperus', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, brown flowers in the summer. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus gossweileri is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus gossweileri has small yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus gossweileri is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Plant in the spring or fall and water regularly. Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cyperus gossweileri

Cyperus gossweileri is native to the tropical regions of Africa.

Cyperus gossweileri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus gossweileri?

Cyperus gossweileri

What is the family of Cyperus gossweileri?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Cyperus gossweileri?

Gossweiler's Cyperus

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304630-1: 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].