Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microiria
ID:
378435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 23 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377767

Common Names

  • Small-irid Cyperus
  • Small-irid Umbrella Sedge
  • Cyperus microiria

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Description

Cyperus microiria (also called Microiria cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It has a short, creeping rhizome, with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus microiria is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of nectar for bees, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus microiria 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 microiria is a perennial grass native to South America. It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in moist soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cyperus microiria

Cyperus microiria can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cyperus microiria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus microiria?

Cyperus microiria

What is the common name of Cyperus microiria?

Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus microiria?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305180-1: 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].