Cyperus castaneus

Cyperus castaneus

Native to:
Australia | Borneo | Cambodia | China | India | Indonesia | Malaya | Myanmar | Namibia | Nepal | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Sumatera | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Cyperus
Species:
Cyperus castaneus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, wetland birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require light and warm temperatures for germination. Keep substrate consistently moist to saturated.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch