Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maderaspatanus
ID:
378130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 1: 278 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377462

Common Names

  • Cyperus
  • Maderaspatam Flatsedge
  • Maderaspatam Galingale

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Description

Cyperus maderaspatanus (also called Madras Flat Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to India. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of approximately 30 cm. It is found in open grasslands, along roadsides and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus maderaspatanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus maderaspatanus has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus maderaspatanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. 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 maderaspatanus

Cyperus maderaspatanus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in moist places, such as near streams, ponds, and marshes.

Cyperus maderaspatanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus maderaspatanus?

Cyperus maderaspatanus

What is the common name of Cyperus maderaspatanus?

Maderaspatanus Cyperus

What is the family of Cyperus maderaspatanus?

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305097-1: 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].