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