Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberosus
ID:
384919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rottb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Rar. Pl. : 28 (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384251

Common Names

  • Cyperus tuberosus
  • Tuberosus Cyperus
  • Cyperus Tuberosus

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Description

Cyperus tuberosus (also called 'Tuberous Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a thick, woody rootstock and its stems are covered with white hairs. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus tuberosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus tuberosus is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened oval. The seedlings are short, with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus tuberosus is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers moist soils and partial shade, and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Cyperus tuberosus

Cyperus tuberosus can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Louisiana.

Cyperus tuberosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus tuberosus?

Cyperus tuberosus

What is the family of Cyperus tuberosus?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Cyperus tuberosus?

Tuberous Cyperus

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

Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306217-1: 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].