Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intricatus
ID:
376056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 98 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375388

Common Names

  • Cyperus intricatus
  • Umbrella Sedge
  • Giant Umbrella Sedge

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Description

Cyperus intricatus (also called Intricate Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Africa, and is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and other areas with standing water.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus intricatus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to tolerate drought and poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus intricatus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, composed of several small flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus intricatus is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter in height. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants have established.

Where to Find Cyperus intricatus

Cyperus intricatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Cyperus intricatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus intricatus?

Cyperus intricatus

What is the family of Cyperus intricatus?

Cyperaceae

Where is Cyperus intricatus found?

Cyperus intricatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1125740-2: 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].