Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
384694

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew, Addit. Ser. 8: 11 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384026

Common Names

  • Cyperus tonkinensis
  • Tonkinensis
  • Cyperus

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Description

Cyperus tonkinensis (also called 'Tonkin Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia and Africa, and can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and lake edges.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus tonkinensis is an evergreen grass native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and produces small yellow flowers in the spring. It can also be used as a ground cover plant, as it grows quickly and can reach a height of up to 30cm. It is also a good source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus tonkinensis var. baikiei (C.B.Clarke ex Kük.) S.S.Hooper
Cyperus tonkinensis var. tonkinensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus tonkinensis 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 tonkinensis is a perennial grass that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant should be kept in a sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cyperus tonkinensis

Cyperus tonkinensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, where it can be found in wetland habitats.

Cyperus tonkinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus tonkinensis?

Cyperus tonkinensis

What is the common name of Cyperus tonkinensis?

Tonkin Cyperus

Where is Cyperus tonkinensis found?

Cyperus tonkinensis is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306171-1: 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].