Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufostriatus
ID:
382424

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke ex Cherm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 66: 347 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381756

Common Names

  • Cyperus rufostriatus
  • Rufostriatus Cyperus
  • Rufostriatus

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Description

Cyperus rufostriatus (also called Red-striped Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus rufostriatus is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus rufostriatus is a small, white, star-shaped structure with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, white, star-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus rufostriatus is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Cyperus rufostriatus

Cyperus rufostriatus is native to Africa and can be found in moist soils.

Cyperus rufostriatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus rufostriatus?

Cyperus rufostriatus

What is the family of Cyperus rufostriatus?

Cyperaceae

What are the uses of Cyperus rufostriatus?

Used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and for making paper

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Henri Chermezon (1885-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cherm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305824-1: 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].