Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabricaulis
ID:
382746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16: 369 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382078

Common Names

  • Cyperus scabricaulis
  • Scabricaulis Cyperus
  • Rough-Stemmed Cyperus

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Description

Cyperus scabricaulis (also called Rough-stemmed Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of sedge native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a perennial herb with long, slender stems and small, rounded leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus scabricaulis is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus scabricaulis is a small, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, grass-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus scabricaulis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as the seedlings are slow to grow and may not be true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Cyperus scabricaulis

Cyperus scabricaulis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is commonly found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Cyperus scabricaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus scabricaulis?

Cyperus scabricaulis

What type of plant is Cyperus scabricaulis?

Grass-like plant

What is the native range of Cyperus scabricaulis?

Central and South America

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

Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:993960-1: 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].