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Cyperus articulatus
Cyperus articulatus L.
Jointed Flatsedge, Chintul
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CYAR4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Spikelet , Terminal
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Green , BrownBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Perianth absent. Bloom time denotes fruiting period for Cyperus spp.
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , HI , LA , MS , SC , TXNative Habitat: Throughout Texas in damp and disturbed areas.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeConditions Comments: Prefers aquatic environment.
Benefit
Fragrant Flowers: yesNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Herbarium Specimen(s)
NPSOT 0894 Collected Jun 24, 1994 in Bexar County by Harry CliffeNPSOT 0939 Collected Aug 5, 1994 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe
Wildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-1091 Collected 2007-09-06 in Cameron County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterWeb Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cyperus articulatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cyperus articulatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cyperus articulatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-03Research By: NPC