Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steadii
ID:
383597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 29: 199 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382929

Common Names

  • Steadii Cyperus
  • Umbrella Plant
  • Papyrus

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Description

Cyperus steadii (also called Cyperus steadii, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is a perennial herb, typically growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus steadii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to create a natural mulch for gardens and is known for its ability to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus steadii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus steadii is a perennial grass-like plant that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade until germination. Division should be done in spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist until the divisions have rooted.

Where to Find Cyperus steadii

Cyperus steadii can be found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Cyperus steadii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus steadii?

Cyperus steadii

What is the common name of Cyperus steadii?

Stead's Flatsedge

What is the habitat of Cyperus steadii?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as along streams, in marshes, and in wet meadows.

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306004-1: 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].