Cyperus articulatus
About
Cyperus articulatus is an aromatic species of sedge known by the common names jointed flatsedge and priprioca. It has also been known as Guinea rush or adrue. It grows as a perennial herb. It grows in water or near it in rivers, streams, lakes, and swamps with a hyperhydrate or possibly tenagophyte growth pattern. It is widespread across tropical and subtropical regions in Africa, southern Asia, northern Australia, the southeastern United States, the West Indies, and Latin America. While it is closely related to highly invasive sedges such as purple nut sedge, priprioca is less prolific and competitive than its relative.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Jointed flatsedge is valued for its aromatic properties, often used in traditional practices and local crafts. Its presence in wetland ecosystems can help stabilize soil and provide habitat for various wildlife, making it an important plant for ecological balance.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cyperus articulatus
- Slug
- cyperus-articulatus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Cyperus
- Species
- articulatus
- Wikidata QID
- Q5200200
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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