Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longi-involucratus
ID:
377807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 3: 220 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377139

Common Names

  • Cyperus Longi-involucratus
  • Long-involucrate Umbrella Sedge
  • Umbrella Sedge

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Description

Cyperus longi-involucratus (also called Long-involucrate Flat-sedge, among many other common names) is a species of sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests and along streams. It is a perennial herb with long, flat leaves and small, brownish flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus longi-involucratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus longi-involucratus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus longi-involucratus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cyperus longi-involucratus

Cyperus longi-involucratus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and other areas with standing water.

Cyperus longi-involucratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Cyperus longi-involucratus

What type of plant is this?

A perennial grass-like plant

What are the common uses of this plant?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control

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

Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901836-1: 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].