Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semitrifidus
ID:
383049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Anal. Fl. Cap. 1: 6 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382381

Common Names

  • Semitrifidus Flatsedge
  • Semitrifidus Cyperus
  • Semitrifidus Galingale

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Description

Cyperus semitrifidus (also called Three-forked Nut Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with triangular stems and yellow-green flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus semitrifidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus semitrifidus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, which is surrounded by several bracts. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus semitrifidus is a perennial plant that grows in moist soils. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Cyperus semitrifidus

Cyperus semitrifidus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Cyperus semitrifidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus semitrifidus?

Cyperus semitrifidus

What is the common name of Cyperus semitrifidus?

Half-divided Umbrella Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus semitrifidus?

Moist soils, ditches, and marshes

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

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305903-1: 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].