Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unicolor
ID:
385074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1879-1880: 24 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384406

Common Names

  • Cyperus unicolor
  • Unicolor Flatsedge
  • Unicolor Wavyleaf Flatsedge

Searching for Cyperus unicolor? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Cyperus unicolor (also called One-Colored Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in wet meadows and marshes. It has a woody rootstock and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus unicolor is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyperus unicolor are small, yellow and have three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Cyperus unicolor? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus unicolor is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Cyperus unicolor

Cyperus unicolor can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Morocco.

Cyperus unicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus unicolor?

Cyperus unicolor

What is the common name of Cyperus unicolor?

Unicolor flatsedge

What is the habitat of Cyperus unicolor?

Cyperus unicolor is found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306255-1: 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].