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tidalmarsh flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus serotinus
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyperus serotinus: Tidalmarsh Flatsedge
Cyperus serotinus, commonly known as tidalmarsh flatsedge, is a perennial herb belonging to the Cyperaceae family (the Sedge family).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyperus serotinus Rottb.
- Common Name: Tidalmarsh Flatsedge
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Juncellus serotinus (Rottb.) C.B. Clarke
- Chlorocyperus serotinus (Rottbll) Palla
Distribution and Habitat
Cyperus serotinus is found in tidal marsh environments. Distribution information is available through EDDMapS, though their maps are noted as incomplete.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as a perennial, stoloniferous herb.
- It possesses stolons.
Ecology
- It can serve as a primary host for certain insects, as demonstrated in greenhouse experiments where *S. inferens* preferred laying eggs on tidalmarsh flatsedge compared to other species.
- It can be considered a pest; it is targeted by pest control applications.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- *Cyperus serotinus* interacts with *S. inferens* where this flatsedge species is preferred for egg laying.
- The text identifies the flatsedge as one of the primary hosts along with corn (*Zea mays* L.) and narrow-leaved cat-tail (*Typha angustifolia* Linn.).
Further Information
Additional information can be found through resources such as:
- Discover Life
- Flora of China
- The Plant List
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- Tropicos
- uBio
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)