Peruvian Spikesedge
Cyperus tibialis
- Native to:
- Belize, Benin, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Liberia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © yamiherrera05 (iNaturalist #200915835)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Cyperus
- Species:
- Cyperus tibialis
- USDA Symbol:
- KYTI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- brown, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, shorebirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in wetland areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best in consistently moist to wet conditions with warm temperatures.