Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
granitophilus
ID:
374930

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Castanea 2: 103 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374262

Common Names

  • Cyperus granitophilus
  • Granite-loving Flatsedge
  • Granite-loving Cyperus

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Description

Cyperus granitophilus (also called Granite Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist soils, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus granitophilus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for its diuretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus granitophilus is a small yellow flower, the seed is a small, round, dark brown seed, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus granitophilus is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cyperus granitophilus

Cyperus granitophilus can be found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

Cyperus granitophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus granitophilus?

Cyperus granitophilus

What is the common name of Cyperus granitophilus?

Granite-loving cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus granitophilus?

Dry areas of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan

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

Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74743-2: 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].