Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mogadoxensis
ID:
378563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Atti Reale Accad. Italia, Mem. Cl. Sci. Fis. 11: 60 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377895

Common Names

  • Cyperus mogadoxensis
  • Mogadishu Sedge
  • Mogadishu Umbrella Sedge

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Description

Cyperus mogadoxensis (also called African Flat Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus mogadoxensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus mogadoxensis is a small, yellowish-green, globular head, with a single, slender, thread-like style. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular nut. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus mogadoxensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soils and full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cyperus mogadoxensis

Cyperus mogadoxensis is native to the tropical regions of Africa.

Cyperus mogadoxensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus mogadoxensis?

Cyperus mogadoxensis

What is the common name of Cyperus mogadoxensis?

Mogadox Flatsedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus mogadoxensis?

Wetlands, marshes, and swamps

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:305207-1: 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].