Cyperus flavescens L. var. poiformis (Pursh) Fernald

Scientific Name: Cyperus flavescens L. var. poiformis (Pursh) Fernald


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Cyperus L./ Cyperus flavescens L. var. poiformis (Pursh) Fernald

<i>Cyperus flavescens</i> L. var. poiformis (Pursh) Fernald
General Information
Usda SymbolCYFLP
GroupMonocot
Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsCYFLP

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Cyperus flavescens L. var. poiformis (Pursh) Fernald is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)42
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum90
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim18000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim11000
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum24
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)8
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormBunch
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Cyperus flavescens</i> L. var. poiformis (Pursh) Fernald

<i>Cyperus flavescens</i> L. var. poiformis (Pursh) Fernald

<i>Cyperus flavescens</i> L. var. poiformis (Pursh) Fernald

<i>Cyperus flavescens</i> L. var. poiformis (Pursh) Fernald

<i>Cyperus flavescens</i> L. var. poiformis (Pursh) Fernald

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