Status:
valid
Authors:
G.C.Tucker
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Congr. Nac. Bot. Brasil 58: 312 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837370
Common Names
- Cyperus muniziae
- Muniz's Cyperus
- Muniziae Cyperus
Description
Cyperus muniziae (also called Muniz's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Brazil and is found in rocky, grassy, and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cyperus muniziae is a perennial grass that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyperus muniziae is a small, white bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyperus muniziae is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Cyperus muniziae
Cyperus muniziae can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.
Cyperus muniziae FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Cyperus muniziae?
Cyperus muniziae is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
What is the flower color of Cyperus muniziae?
The flowers of Cyperus muniziae are usually yellow or white.
What is the size of Cyperus muniziae?
Cyperus muniziae is a small sedge, reaching up to 1 m in height.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447069-2: 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].