Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hillebrandii
ID:
375344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Flora 63: 436 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374676

Common Names

  • Hillebrand's Cyperus
  • Umbrella Sedge
  • Cyperus Hillebrandii

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Description

Cyperus hillebrandii (also called Hillebrand's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, yellow flowers. It is native to India and can be found in moist, marshy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus hillebrandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus hillebrandii var. decipiens (Hillebr.) Kük.
Cyperus hillebrandii var. hillebrandii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus hillebrandii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow, star-shaped flower at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus hillebrandii can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Dig up the plant and carefully divide the clumps of roots and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Cyperus hillebrandii

Cyperus hillebrandii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Cyperus hillebrandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus hillebrandii?

Cyperus hillebrandii

What is the common name of Cyperus hillebrandii?

Hillebrand's cyperus

Where is Cyperus hillebrandii found?

It is found in Africa, Asia, and Europe

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304742-1: 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].