Cyperus alternifolius
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. alternifolius
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| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus alternifolius Rottb., 1772
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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, a continent found in the Indian Ocean.
The subspecies Cyperus alternifolius ssp. flabelliformis is also known as Cyperus flabelliformis = Cyperus involucratus Rottb.. [1]
Cultivation
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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
- ^ a b The Plant List: Cyperus alternifolius . Kew et al . accessed 1.23.2013
- ^ ProvenWinners.com: Cyperus involucratus
- ^ Missouri Botanical Garden.org: Cyperus alternifolius Variegatus . accessed 1.23.2013
Sources
- Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
External links
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