Cyperus papyrus - image Cyperus alternifolius - images Cyperus papyrus - images Cyperus articulatus - Short description and medicinal uses of this sedge, sometimes known as the Guinea Rush. Egyptian Papyrus - Information on how the world's first paper was developed, how papyrus paper was used, and the types of papyrus available today. Cyperus articulatus: Piri Piri - Description and several illustrations of this sedge, with information on its herbal properties, uses in tribal and herbal medicine, the chemicals it contains, its biological activities and clinical research. Cyperus rotundus: Tiririca - Photograph of this plant, sometimes used as a herbal remedy, and details of its documented actions and the chemicals it contains. Cyperus brevifolius - General information and classification. Cyperus papyrus - General information and classification. Cyperus alternifolius - General information and classification. Cyperus rotundus - Photograph, description, distribution, ecology and economic significance.