Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ustulatus
ID:
385210

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Voy. Astrolabe 1: 101 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384542

Common Names

  • Cyperus ustulatus
  • Ustulate Galingale
  • Ustulate Flatsedge

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Description

Cyperus ustulatus (also called Ustulate Galingale, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It is found in damp meadows, marshes and riverbanks. It has small, yellow-brown flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus ustulatus is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus ustulatus has small, greenish-brown flowers with three petals and a single style. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus ustulatus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is suitable for dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from root cuttings in autumn or winter.

Where to Find Cyperus ustulatus

Cyperus ustulatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as in parts of Europe and North Africa.

Cyperus ustulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus ustulatus?

Cyperus ustulatus

What is the common name of Cyperus ustulatus?

Ustulatus Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus ustulatus?

Wetlands, 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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306270-1: 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].