Umbrella Plant
Cyperus alternifolius
Also known as Galingale, Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Telangana, West Bengal & more
- Flowering
- Throughout the year
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cyperus alternifolius
- Genus
- Cyperus
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Plains, often grown as ornamental
- Habitat type
- Cultivated
- Native to
- East Africa
- Distribution
- East Africa
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Telangana, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Cyperaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Cyperaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Nepali
- छातामोथे
About Umbrella Plant
Umbrella Plant (Cyperus alternifolius) is a herb belonging to the Cyperaceae family (Sedge family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 3-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, achene fruit. It is typically found in plains, often grown as ornamental. It is native to East Africa. It flowers and fruits through much of the year. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Cyperaceae
Sedge family
Umbrella Plant belongs to the Cyperaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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