Kingdom Plantae Family Cyperaceae Scientific name Cyperus alternifolius Rank Species | Order Poales Genus Cyperus Higher classification Flatsedge | |
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Similar Flatsedge, Paper reed, Sedges, Embryophyte, Cyperus involucratus | ||
How to propagate an umbrella palm cyperus alternifolius
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.
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The plant is native to Madagascar, one of the western Indian Ocean islands.
The subspecies Cyperus alternifolius ssp. flabelliformis is also known as Cyperus flabelliformis = Cyperus involucratus Rottb..
Cultivation
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.
The cultivar Cyperus alternifolius Variegatus is grown for its variegated foliage and smaller size.
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