Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steudneri
ID:
1322839

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boeckeler) Larridon

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 146: 138 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335293

Common Names

  • Cyperus steudneri
  • Steudner's Flatsedge
  • Steudner's Cyperus

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Description

Cyperus steudneri (also called Steudner's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Africa. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers with yellow centers. The leaves are oval-shaped and have a glossy green color. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as the edges of forests and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus steudneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus steudneri has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and triangular. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus steudneri is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division of the root clump.

Where to Find Cyperus steudneri

Cyperus steudneri is native to Africa, where it can be found in the tropical forests of Cameroon and Gabon.

Cyperus steudneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus steudneri?

Cyperus steudneri

What type of plant is Cyperus steudneri?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Cyperus steudneri found?

It is found in India.

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
Isabel Larridon (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Larridon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77126084-1: 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].