Cyperus alternifolius

Cyperus alternifolius
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Monocots
Clade:Commelinids
Order:Poales
Family:Cyperaceae
Genus:Cyperus
Species: C. alternifolius
Binomial name
Cyperus alternifolius
Rottb., 1772

Cyperus alternifolius, with the common names of umbrella papyrus, umbrella sedge or umbrella palm, is a grass-like plant in the very large genus Cyperus of the sedge family, Cyperaceae.

The plant is native to Madagascar, one of the western Indian Ocean islands.

The subspecies Cyperus alternifolius ssp. flabelliformis is also known as Cyperus flabelliformis = Cyperus involucratus Rottb..[1]

Cultivation

Potted, as an ornamental houseplant.

Cyperus alternifolius is frequently cultivated as an ornamental plant worldwide. It is planted in gardens in the ground, pots, and in ponds, and as a house plant. It is hardy to USDA Zones: 9a-11b.[2]

The cultivar Cyperus alternifolius Variegatus is grown for its variegated foliage and smaller size.[3]

References

  1. ↑ The Plant List: Cyperus alternifolius . Kew et al . accessed 1.23.2013
  2. ↑ ProvenWinners.com: Cyperus involucratus
  3. ↑ Missouri Botanical Garden.org: Cyperus alternifolius Variegatus . accessed 1.23.2013

Sources

  • Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.


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