Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollipes
ID:
378588

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 122 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377920

Common Names

  • Cyperus mollipes
  • Soft-footed Sedge
  • Soft-footed Umbrella Sedge

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Synonyms

  • Cyperus circumclusus (C.B.Clarke) Kük. [unknown]

Description

Cyperus mollipes (also called Soft-stemmed 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 mollipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus mollipes 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 mollipes can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Cyperus mollipes

Cyperus mollipes is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Cyperus mollipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus mollipes?

Cyperus mollipes

What is the common name of Cyperus mollipes?

Soft-stemmed Cyperus

What is the habitat of Cyperus mollipes?

It is found in wet, open woods, thickets, and roadsides

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305210-1: 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].