Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnostachyus
ID:
381648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 77 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380980

Common Names

  • Pycnostachyus Cyperus
  • Pycnostachyus Sedge
  • Pycnostachyus Flatsedge

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Synonyms

  • Cyperus schmitzianus Boeck. [deprecated]

Description

Cyperus pycnostachyus (also called pycnostachyus cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a tufted, grass-like growth habit with slender, erect stems. Its leaves are linear and flat, and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in moist soils, along the edges of streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus pycnostachyus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus pycnostachyus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a single, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, round, brown seed at the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus pycnostachyus is a perennial grass-like plant that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring. Propagation can also be done by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus pycnostachyus

Cyperus pycnostachyus is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Cyperus pycnostachyus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus pycnostachyus?

Cyperus pycnostachyus

What is the common name of Cyperus pycnostachyus?

Pycnostachyus Cyperus

What type of plant is Cyperus pycnostachyus?

Perennial grass

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305705-1: 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].