Cyperus halei Torr. ex Britton

Scientific Name: Cyperus halei Torr. ex Britton


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Cyperus L./ Cyperus halei Torr. ex Britton

<i>Cyperus halei</i> Torr. ex Britton
General Information
Usda SymbolCYHA8
GroupMonocot
Life CycleAnnualPerennial,
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsCYHA8

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Cyperus halei Torr. ex Britton.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)37
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum90
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum6.5
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim11000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim4800
Precipitation, Maximum50
Precipitation, Minimum14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
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 ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorWhite
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.5
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormBunch
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateModerate
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 AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodMid 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 halei</i> Torr. ex Britton

<i>Cyperus halei</i> Torr. ex Britton

<i>Cyperus halei</i> Torr. ex Britton

<i>Cyperus halei</i> Torr. ex Britton

<i>Cyperus halei</i> Torr. ex Britton

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