Full Plant
Plant Details
Local Name:
Vallimuthanga
Common Name:
Whitehead spike sedge, White water sedge
Scientific Name:
Kyllinga nemoralis (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Dandy ex Hutch. & Dalziel
Family:
Cyperaceae
Vernacular Name:
Peemuthanga, Velutthanirvasi
Habit:
Perennial, rhizomatous sedge
Habitat:
wet grasslands, crops, gardens, plantations, roadsides
Distribution:
India (including Kerala), Southeast Asia, Malesia, Africa, Madagascar, and Australia
Flowering Season:
May to August
Fruiting Season:
May to August
Altitude:
up to 1,400 m
Location:
Parappur
GPS Coordinates:
11.0121° N, 75.9947° E
Collection Date:
2025-06-23
Collector Name:
Rajla A M
IUCN Status:
Least Concern (LC)
Invasive Status:
invasive
Description:
It's characterized by its long, creeping rhizomes and slender, triangular stems. The plant produces a white, globose inflorescence, and its leaves are typically shorter than the stems. Kyllinga nemoralis is known for its medicinal properties and has been used traditionally to treat various ailments.