Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudohildebrandtii
ID:
381168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 366 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380500

Common Names

  • Cyperus pseudohildebrandtii
  • False Hildebrandtii Cyperus
  • False Hildebrandt's Cyperus

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Description

Cyperus pseudohildebrandtii (also called False Hildebrandt's Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Cyperaceae family. It has small yellow-green flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in wet habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus pseudohildebrandtii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus pseudohildebrandtii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus pseudohildebrandtii is a perennial grass that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated in spring or summer and should be planted in a sunny spot. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cyperus pseudohildebrandtii

Cyperus pseudohildebrandtii is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Cyperus pseudohildebrandtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus pseudohildebrandtii?

Cyperus pseudohildebrandtii

What is the common name of Cyperus pseudohildebrandtii?

False Hildebrandtii Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus pseudohildebrandtii?

It is found in moist soils, ditches, and wet meadows

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305644-1: 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].