Cyperus luzulae (L.) Rottb. ex Retz.

  • Filed As

    Cyperaceae
    Cyperus aff. luzulae (L.) Rottb. ex Retz.

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 2662 with R. Arvigo, P. Cocom, R. Cocom, H. Robinson & G. Shrophsire, 22 May 1990

  • Location

    Belize. Stann Creek. Cockscomb Basin, Jaguar Preserve, 10km W of Maya Center, off Southern Highway.

  • Habitat

    Secondary forest.

  • Description

    Herb to 15cm; bracts white.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 190941

    Occurrence ID: b39c2ae6-9ce9-4360-b186-4dcdae157df3

  • Related Publications

    [Book] Balick, Michael J. & Arvigo, Rosita. 2015. Messages from the gods: a guide to the useful plants of Belize. xii + 539 pp.
    Notes: p. 141, 155
    LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2014020343

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Belize

  • State/Province

    Stann Creek

  • Locality

    Cockscomb Basin, Jaguar Preserve, 10km W of Maya Center, off Southern Highway

  • Elevation

    Alt. 400 m. (1312 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    16.75, -88.58

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  • Level 1 Use

    MEDICINES

  • Level 2 Use

    Genitourinary System Effects/Disorders

  • Level 3 Use

    Kidney stones

  • Use Notes

    for renal obstruction ("mal de orina')

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