Cyperus textilis Thunb.

Species

Angiosperms > Poales > Cyperaceae > Cyperus

Characteristics

Perennial herb, tufted, 0.6-1.2 m high. Leaf blades absent. Culm scapose, terete, ± 3-5 mm in diam. at middle, smooth. Inflorescence a compound umbel, each stalk supporting a digitate cluster of 2-7 spikelets, frequently pseudo-viviparous. Subtending bracts 8-10, ± equal length, overtopping umbel. Spikelets compressed, lanceolate, up to 8.0 x 2.5 mm, 6-16-flowered. Glumes imbricate, boat-shaped, 1.8-2.2 mm long, keel excurrent into minute point. Flowering time Aug.-Jan. Nutlet oblong-ovate, 1.2 mm long, 3-angled (angle on back obscure), brown, surface puncticulate.
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Stout, tufted, leafless perennial to 1.2 m. Spikelets pale rust-red.
A sedge.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination -
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Mature width (meter) -
Mature height (meter) 1.05 - 1.35
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Environment

It is a subtropical plant.
Light 1-9
Soil humidity 7-12
Soil texture 1-6
Soil acidity -
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The bottom end of the stem is eaten.
Uses -
Edible roots stems
Therapeutic use -
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Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

Mode -
Germination duration (days) 25 - 30
Germination temperacture (C°) 21 - 23
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Images

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Distribution

Cyperus textilis world distribution map, present in South Africa

Conservation status

Cyperus textilis threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306149-1
WFO ID wfo-0000383953
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Synonyms

Eucyperus textilis Eucyperus pungens Cyperus textilis