Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silletensis
ID:
383290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 79 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382622

Common Names

  • Silletensis Cyperus
  • Silletensis Galingale
  • Silletensis Umbrella-Sedge

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Description

Cyperus silletensis (also called Sillet's Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist soils, such as wetlands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus silletensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used for erosion control and to reduce water runoff. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus silletensis is small and yellow, with three petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus silletensis is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cyperus silletensis

Cyperus silletensis is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Cyperus silletensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus silletensis?

Cyperus silletensis

What is the common name of Cyperus silletensis?

Sillet's Flatsedge

Where does Cyperus silletensis grow?

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

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305935-1: 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].