Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrostachyos
ID:
378108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 147 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377440

Common Names

  • Macrostachyos Sedge
  • Large-Spiked Sedge
  • African Large-Spiked Sedge

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Description

Cyperus macrostachys (also called Large-spiked Cyperus, 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 long, slender stems and small, greenish-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus macrostachyos 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 macrostachyos is a yellow puffball, its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus macrostachyos is a perennial grass-like plant found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Regular watering is necessary, but the plant should not be allowed to dry out completely. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Cyperus macrostachyos

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

Cyperus macrostachyos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus macrostachyos?

Cyperus macrostachyos

What is the common name of Cyperus macrostachyos?

Macrostachyos Cyperus

What is the family of Cyperus macrostachyos?

Cyperaceae

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-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305092-1: 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].