Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
houghtonii
ID:
375557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 3: 277 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374889

Common Names

  • Houghton's Flatsedge
  • Houghton's Cyperus
  • Houghton's Umbrella Sedge

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Description

Cyperus houghtonii (also called Houghton's Galingale, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with long, narrow leaves and a round stem. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus houghtonii is often used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cyperus houghtonii is small and yellow. The seed is small, round and black. Seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus houghtonii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a light, sandy soil. The plant should be kept moist until it is established.

Where to Find Cyperus houghtonii

Cyperus houghtonii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Cyperus houghtonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus houghtonii?

Cyperus houghtonii

What is the common name of Cyperus houghtonii?

Houghton's sedge

What is the habitat of Cyperus houghtonii?

Moist to wet soils, usually in sunny 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

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74779-2: 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].