Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medusaeus
ID:
378263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Aethiop. : 13 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377595

Common Names

  • Cyperus Medusaeus
  • Medusa's Sedge
  • Medusa's Cyperus
  • Snake Sedge

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Description

Cyperus medusaeus (also called Medusa's Cyperus, 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 medusaeus is used for erosion control and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus medusaeus is a small, green, three-petaled flower. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus medusaeus is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and prefers full sun and moist soils. Propagation is usually done through seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a bright, sunny location. Division can be done by digging up the clumps of grass and replanting in a well-drained soil mix. The plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Cyperus medusaeus

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

Cyperus medusaeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus medusaeus?

Cyperus medusaeus

What is the common name of Cyperus medusaeus?

Medusaeus' flatsedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus medusaeus?

Cyperus medusaeus is found in wet forests, woodlands, and grasslands in Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America.

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

Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305136-1: 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].