Cyperus_involucratus

<i>Cyperus alternifolius</i>

Cyperus alternifolius

Species of plant in the family Cyperaceae, native to Africa

Cyperus alternifolius, the umbrella papyrus, umbrella sedge or umbrella palm, is a grass-like plant in the large genus Cyperus of the sedge family Cyperaceae. The plant is native to West Africa, Madagascar and the Arabian Peninsula, but widely distributed throughout the world.[2] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3][4] The subspecies Cyperus alternifolius ssp. flabelliformis is also known as Cyperus involucratus Rottb..[1]

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Cultivation

Cyperus alternifolius is frequently cultivated as an ornamental plant worldwide. It is planted in gardens in the ground, pots, in ponds, and as a houseplant. It is not hardy, and requires protection when temperatures fall below 5 °C (41 °F)[3] (USDA Zones: 9a–11b).[5] It is propagated by dividing the roots and requires copious amounts of water.[6] The cultivar Cyperus alternifolius 'Variegatus' is grown for its variegated foliage and smaller size.[7]

See also

References

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    Kew; et al. "Cyperus alternifolius". The Plant List. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
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    "Cyperus alternifolius". Plants of the World Online (POWO). Kew Science. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
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    "Cyperus involucratus". RHS. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
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    "AGM Plants March 2020 © RHS – ORNAMENTAL" (PDF). rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. March 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
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    "Graceful Grasses® Baby Tut® - Umbrella Grass - Cyperus involucratus". Proven Winners. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
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    Pink, Alfred (April 1, 2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
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    "Cyperus alternifolius Variegatus". Missouri Botanical Garden.org. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
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