Cyperus esculentus | Chufa, Tiger Nut | Various
Cyperus esculentus belongs to the plant family CYPERACE and Genus Cyperus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Cyperus esculentus does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Cyperus esculentus so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Cyperus esculentus chufa,tiger nut is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Cyperus esculentus has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a digestive tonic, as a carminative, as a diuretic and as an emmenagogue. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the tubers.
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"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.