Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thorncroftii
ID:
384632

Status:
valid

Authors:
McClean

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 2: 366 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383964

Common Names

  • Cyperus Thorncroftii
  • Thorncroft's Cyperus
  • Umbrella Plant

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Description

Cyperus thorncroftii (also called Thorncroft's galingale, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Cyperaceae family. It has small, greenish-brown flowers and a four-sided stem. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and grows in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus thorncroftii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus thorncroftii is a small, yellow-brown spikelet with a single, slender stem. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin, narrow, and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus thorncroftii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Plant the rhizomes or seeds in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. The rhizomes can be planted in spring or fall, while seeds should be planted in spring. Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy.

Where to Find Cyperus thorncroftii

Cyperus thorncroftii is native to South America and can be found in the tropical regions of the continent.

Cyperus thorncroftii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus thorncroftii?

Cyperus thorncroftii

What is the common name of Cyperus thorncroftii?

Thorncroft's Flatsedge

What type of plant is Cyperus thorncroftii?

Cyperus thorncroftii is a perennial herb.

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

Alan Percy Douglas McClean (b.1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClean' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306156-1: 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].