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General Information

Cyperus marginatus is a perennial, grass-like plant with a thick, woody rootstock it can grow around 30 - 150 cm tall[, ].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials. It is traded as an ornamental pond plant in South Africa[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Tropical and southern Africa - Kenya, Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho

Habitat

Open places, in temporarily wet habitats[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	1.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Requires a sunny position[].

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[].

Medicinal

Warmed portions of the root are placed as a poultice around the throat of someone with a sore throat or mumps[].

Agroforestry Uses:

When growing wild, the plant is considered an indicator of the presence of water close to the soil surface[].

Other Uses

The stems are used for thatching[].

The stems are used in weaving for making sleeping mats, grinding mats and various handicrafts[, ].
The stems have also been used for making baskets[].

Propagation

Seed -

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