Cyperus odoratus L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter

Scientific Name: Cyperus odoratus L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Cyperus L./ Cyperus odoratus L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter

<i>Cyperus odoratus</i> L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter
General Information
Usda SymbolCYODS
GroupMonocot
Life CycleAnnualPerennial,
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsCYODS

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Cyperus odoratus L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter.

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 ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum80
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum8.3
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim3450
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum18
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)8
Salinity ToleranceMedium
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 ColorBrown
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.0
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormBunch
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
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 AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
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 odoratus</i> L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter

<i>Cyperus odoratus</i> L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter

<i>Cyperus odoratus</i> L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter

<i>Cyperus odoratus</i> L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter

<i>Cyperus odoratus</i> L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter

<i>Cyperus odoratus</i> L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter

<i>Cyperus odoratus</i> L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter

<i>Cyperus odoratus</i> L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter

<i>Cyperus odoratus</i> L. var. squarrosus (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter

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