Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perennis
ID:
380129

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.E.Jones) O'Neill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 93 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379461

Common Names

  • Perennial cyperus
  • Perennial umbrella-sedge
  • Perennial flatsedge

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Description

Cyperus perennis (also called Perennial Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a small, erect herb with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus perennis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus perennis has small, yellow flowers with white anthers. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus perennis is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay. It should be fertilized every spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cyperus perennis

Cyperus perennis is found in wetland areas throughout the United States and Canada.

Cyperus perennis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus perennis?

Cyperus perennis

What is the common name of Cyperus perennis?

Perennial Flatsedge

What is the habitat of Cyperus perennis?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches

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

Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
Hugh Thomas O'Neill (1894-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Neill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74973-2: 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].