Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nayaritensis
ID:
378887

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.C.Tucker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 110: 161 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378219

Common Names

  • Nayaritensis Cyperus
  • Nayaritens Cyperus
  • Nayaritensis Sedge

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Description

Cyperus nayaritensis (also called 'Nayarit Flat Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in moist soils in open areas, such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus nayaritensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a diuretic and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus nayaritensis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus nayaritensis is a perennial grass native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. When propagating from division, divide the clumps of grass into smaller sections and replant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Cyperus nayaritensis

Cyperus nayaritensis can be found in wetland habitats in Central and South America.

Cyperus nayaritensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus nayaritensis?

Cyperus nayaritensis

What is the common name of Cyperus nayaritensis?

Nayarit Sedge

What is the family of Cyperus nayaritensis?

Cyperaceae

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

Gordon C. Tucker (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.C.Tucker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74912-2: 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].