Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schomburgkii
ID:
1327324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Friedl.) Bauters

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 166: 23 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339778


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Description

Cyperus schomburgkii (also called Schomburgk's flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is found in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and along stream banks. It has a creeping rhizome and its stems are erect and up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are linear and up to 40 cm long. Its inflorescence is a compound umbel with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus schomburgkii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus schomburgkii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed of Cyperus schomburgkii is a small, dark brown, triangular shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings of Cyperus schomburgkii are small, green, grass-like plants with thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus schomburgkii is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cyperus schomburgkii

Cyperus schomburgkii can be found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Cyperus schomburgkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus schomburgkii?

Cyperus schomburgkii

What is the common name of Cyperus schomburgkii?

Umbrella Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus schomburgkii?

It is found in moist areas, such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.

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

Solomon Friedland (b.1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friedl.' in the authors string.
Kenneth Bauters: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bauters' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140501-1: 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].