Tapertip Flatsedge

Scientific Name: Cyperus acuminatus Torr. & Hook. ex Torr.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Cyperus L./ Cyperus acuminatus Torr. & Hook. ex Torr.

Tapertip Flatsedge
General Information
Usda SymbolCYAC2
GroupMonocot
Life CycleAnnualPerennial,
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsCYAC2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Tapertip Flatsedge.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum80
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum6.8
pH, Minimum4.9
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim11000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim4800
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum24
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)6
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorGreen
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.3
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormBunch
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Seedling VigorMedium
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 Period BeginSummer
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

Tapertip Flatsedge

Tapertip Flatsedge

Tapertip Flatsedge

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