Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpus
ID:
378077

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36: 380 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377409

Common Names

  • Macrocarpus Sedge
  • Large-Fruited Sedge
  • African Large-Fruited Sedge

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Description

Cyperus macrocarpus (also called Giant Papyrus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in wet habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It has large, triangular stems and small, greenish-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus macrocarpus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus macrocarpus is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus macrocarpus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Cyperus macrocarpus

Cyperus macrocarpus can be found in wetland areas in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.

Cyperus macrocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus macrocarpus?

Cyperus macrocarpus

What is the common name of Cyperus macrocarpus?

Macrocarpus

What type of plant is Cyperus macrocarpus?

Grass

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305081-1: 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].