Cyperus corymbosus
Rottb.
Cyperaceae
Cyperus bengalensis Spreng.
Cyperus diphyllus Retz.
Cyperus enodis Boeckeler
Cyperus gula-metthi Schult.
Cyperus koenigii Vahl
Cyperus longus pallescens (Desf.) Coss. & Durand
Cyperus nudus Roxb.
Cyperus pallescens Desf.
Cyperus roestelii Kunth
Cyperus seminudus Roxb.
Cyperus tegetiformis Roxb. ex Arn.
Cyperus tenuicomus Miq.
Common Name:
General Information
Cyperus corymbosus is a perennial, grass-like plant with culms 60 - 90cm tall growing from a thick, woody rhizome[
394- Title
- Flora Capensis
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hiern. W.P.; Brown N.E.
- Website
- http://www.aluka.org/action/doBrowse?sa=1&st=662543&execbr=&sls=
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1909
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Rather dated, and many of the botanical names have been changed since it was written, but contains a wealth of information about plants of southern Africa. It can be downloaded or viewed online.
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of material for weaving etc. It is used to make small, fine mates that are sold in local markets.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
394- Title
- Flora Capensis
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hiern. W.P.; Brown N.E.
- Website
- http://www.aluka.org/action/doBrowse?sa=1&st=662543&execbr=&sls=
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1909
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Rather dated, and many of the botanical names have been changed since it was written, but contains a wealth of information about plants of southern Africa. It can be downloaded or viewed online.
Range
Scattered in subtropical and tropical areas of Africa, Asia - esp. the Indian subcontinent to Thailand; S. America - Venezuela, the Guyanas; Cuba.
Habitat
Marshy places[
991- Title
- Cyperaceae of Economic, Ethnobotanical and Horticultural Importance: A Checklist
- Publication
- Kew Bulletin Vol. 56 No. 2, pp 257 - 360
- Author
- Simpson D.A.; Inglis C.A.
- Publisher
- The Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew, London
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
- 1-84246-038-2
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive checklist, giving the range, habitat and uses of over 500 species.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 0.75 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
We have no specific information for this species, but it is said that the inner base of the young stems of all species in this genus can be eaten raw, and make an excellent survival food in times of need[
85- Title
- Edible Native Plants of the Rocky Mountains.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Harrington. H. D.
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press
- Year
- 1967
- ISBN
- 0-8623-0343-9
- Description
- A superb book. Very readable, it gives the results of the authors experiments with native edible plants.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The dried culms are used in basketry, hats, matting and making ropes[
991- Title
- Cyperaceae of Economic, Ethnobotanical and Horticultural Importance: A Checklist
- Publication
- Kew Bulletin Vol. 56 No. 2, pp 257 - 360
- Author
- Simpson D.A.; Inglis C.A.
- Publisher
- The Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew, London
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
- 1-84246-038-2
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive checklist, giving the range, habitat and uses of over 500 species.
]. The dried flowering stems are used to make small, fine quality mats[
1943- Title
- Survey of useful wetland plants of South Odisha, India
- Publication
- Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge; Vol. 11 (4), October 2012, pp. 658-666
- Author
- Misra M.K., Panda A. & Sahu D.
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
A fibre is obtained from the stalks or the leaves, it is used for making mats etc[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
,
61- Title
- A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Usher. G.
- Publisher
- Constable
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
- 0094579202
- Description
- Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader.
,
171- Title
- Economic Botany.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hill. A. F.
- Publisher
- The Maple Press
- Year
- 1952
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- Not very comprehensive, but it is quite readable and goes into some detail about the plants it does cover.
]. The whole leaves can also be used for weaving mats and other items[
178- Title
- Chinese Materia Medica.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Stuart. Rev. G. A.
- Publisher
- Taipei. Southern Materials Centre
- Year
- 1911
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- A translation of an ancient Chinese herbal. Fascinating.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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