Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolius
ID:
377172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 7: 268 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376504

Common Names

  • Cyperus Latifolius
  • Broadleaf Umbrella Sedge
  • Umbrella Sedge

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Description

Cyperus latifolius (also called Broad-Leaved Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has long, slender, grass-like leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus latifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus latifolius has small, yellow flowers with three petals and a single, round seed capsule containing several small, dark seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus latifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Where to Find Cyperus latifolius

Cyperus latifolius is native to the Caribbean region.

Cyperus latifolius FAQ

What is the common name of Cyperus latifolius?

Broad-leaved Flatsedge

What is the growth habit of Cyperus latifolius?

It is a clump-forming perennial grass-like plant.

What is the soil type preferred by Cyperus latifolius?

It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304965-1: 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].