Status:
valid
Authors:
Retz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 5: 12 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375064
Common Names
- Cyperus imbricatus
- Umbrella Sedge
- Small Flatsedge
Synonyms
- Cyperus imbricatus imbricatus [unknown]
- Cyperus imbricatus densispicatus (Hayata) Ohwi [unknown]
Description
Cyperus imbricatus (also called Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Cyperus imbricatus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyperus imbricatus has small, yellowish-brown flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyperus imbricatus is a perennial grass-like plant native to South America. It can be propagated from rhizomes or seeds. Rhizomes should be planted in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until established. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Cyperus imbricatus requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Cyperus imbricatus
Cyperus imbricatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Cyperus imbricatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyperus imbricatus?
Cyperus imbricatus
What is the common name of Cyperus imbricatus?
Imbricate Cyperus
Where is Cyperus imbricatus found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304793-1: 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].