Status:
valid
Authors:
Rottb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1773
Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Rar. Pl. : 25 (1773)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375618
Common Names
- Cyperus jeminicus
- Jemin's Cyperus
- Jemin's Flat Sedge
Description
Cyperus jeminicus (also called Jemin's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Africa and Madagascar. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams, ponds, and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Cyperus jeminicus is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyperus jeminicus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyperus jeminicus is a fast-growing, short-lived perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Cyperus jeminicus
Cyperus jeminicus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Cyperus jeminicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyperus jeminicus?
Cyperus jeminicus
What are the common names of Cyperus jeminicus?
Jemin Flatsedge, Jemin Flatsedge
What is the growth habit of Cyperus jeminicus?
It is a perennial grass-like herb with a clumping habit
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:304868-1: 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].