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Cyperus prolifer

Lam. (1791)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Poales Family: Cyperaceae Genus: Cyperus

dwarf papyrus

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Historical Distribution

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  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Only found in cultivation

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Tabl. Encycl. 1: 147 (1791)

Other References

Strong & Wagner 1997:41 (NEWNAT/K, KEY, DESCR); Staples & Herbst 2005:656 (KEY), 657 (DESCR)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Cyperus prolifer Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1955-04-23
2 Cyperus prolifer Honolulu, Old Pali Rd, Mrs Lester Marks' place Preserved_Specimen Clay, H.F. Oahu BISH 1954-04-07
3 Cyperus prolifer Kalihi Valley, Honolulu Clay-like soil. Preserved_Specimen Apo, B. 15 Oahu BISH 1962-03-03
4 Cyperus prolifer Kailua Cultivated in water garden. Rooted in container. Preserved_Specimen Culms medium grn, round in cross section, infl proliferating plantlets when they bend over & touch water or mud. Staples, G.W. 986 Oahu BISH 1995-02-13
5 Cyperus prolifer Waimea Audubon Center, Waimea Valley, Oahu, Hawaii Cultivated, edge of large pond, near pay booth entrance. Preserved_Specimen Large clumping sedge to 1m+ tall, pom-pom like inforescence, many rays each with multiple spikelets. Crago, L.M. 2005200 Oahu BISH 2005-10-18
6 Cyperus prolifer Kaneohe, at the home of Elsie Horikawa Grown in a water garden. Preserved_Specimen Plant of about 2 ft ht. Horikawa, E. Oahu BISH 1989-05-02
7 Cyperus prolifer Honolulu, University of Hawaii Manoa campus. Courtyard of Krause Hall. Growing in a pot set in the lily pool. growing among a dense mat of floating plants. Preserved_Specimen Cultivated aquatic plant; emergent sedge; culms bright green; heads sprouting plantlets among the spikelets. Herbst, D.R. 9588 Oahu BISH 1992-04-04
8 Cyperus prolifer Kapaa, Upper Kapahi Resevoir, off of Kahuna Road. Growing in muddy resevoir, dry on edges. Growing with Schoenoplectus, Elaeocharis, Frimbristylis, Cyperus, Ludwigia, Urochloa maxima, Canavalia cathartica, Schinus terebinthifolius, Merremia tuberosa, Melaleuca quinquenervia. Preserved_Specimen Upright clum. Fiberous roots. Inflorescence red-brn. Tangalin, N. 1634 Kauai BISH 2007-10-16
9 Cyperus prolifer Kapaa, Upper Kapahi Resevoir, off of Kahuna Road. Growing in muddy resevoir, dry on edges. Growing with Schoenoplectus, Elaeocharis, Frimbristylis, Cyperus, Ludwigia, Urochloa maxima, Canavalia cathartica, Schinus terebinthifolius, Merremia tuberosa, Melaleuca quinquenervia. Preserved_Specimen Upright clum. Fiberous roots. Inflorescence red-brn. Tangalin, N. 1632 Kauai BISH 2007-10-16
10 Cyperus prolifer Honolulu: Diamond Head area, the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Pietsch, 3049 Noela St In a large flooded pot, in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Plants growing in a compact clump, stalks up to 0.6 m ht. Lau, J. 1979 Oahu BISH 1986-02-10
11 Cyperus prolifer Kapaa, Upper Kapahi Resevoir, off of Kahuna Road. Growing in muddy resevoir, dry on edges. Growing KISC Early Detection Roadside Survey. W/ Schoenoplectus, Elaeocharis, Frimbristylis, Cyperus, Ludwigia, Urochloa maxima, Canavalia cathartica, Schinus terebinthifolius, Merremia tuberosa, Melaleuca quinquenervia. Preserved_Specimen Upright clum. Fiberous roots. Inflorescence red-brn. Tangalin, N. 1633 Kauai BISH 2007-10-16
12 Cyperus prolifer Honolulu, Keeaumoku St In fish pond. Preserved_Specimen Plants 1-2 ft ht. Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1947-03-30
13 Cyperus prolifer Koloa, Wailaau Rd., garden of Geoffrey Michels Cultivated in garden of Geoffrey Michels, in foundation planting. Preserved_Specimen Foliage plant, ca. 0.5 m ht. Culms triangular, w. basal pale brown sheath, no lvs present, culm dark grn, slightly glossy, spikelets mostly brighter, paler grn, some heads w. viviparous plantlets. Hume, L. 466 Kauai BISH 1990-02-07
14 Cyperus prolifer Upper Kapahi resevoir dried bed; sedges, Eleocharis, Ludwigia octovalvis; Panicum maximum along edges Preserved_Specimen 1 m sedge; inflorescence reddish brown; round culms Trauernicht, C. 215 Kauai BISH 2007-10-16
15 Cyperus prolifer Upper Kapahi resevoir dried bed; sedges, Eleocharis, Ludwigia octovalvis; Panicum maximum along edges Preserved_Specimen sedge; 3-sided stem; small bunches Trauernicht, C. 214 Kauai BISH 2007-10-16
16 Cyperus prolifer Kailua Cultivated in water garden. Rooted in container. Preserved_Specimen Culms medium grn, round in cross section, infl proliferating plantlets when they bend over & touch water or mud. Staples, G.W. 986 Oahu BISH 1995-02-13
17 Cyperus prolifer S of road next to Lumihuli Stream In an abandoned garden with many exotic introductions. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1978-06-16
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