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Cyperus laevigatus subsp. distachyos

Also known as: Acorellus distachyos (All.) Palla, 1905 +11 more
  • Acorellus distachyos (All.) Palla, 1905
  • Acorellus distachyus (All.) Palla
  • Acorellus laevigatus subsp. distachyos (All.) Holub
  • Cyperus distachyos All.
  • Cyperus laevigatus subsp. distachyos (All.) K.Richt., 1890
  • Cyperus laevigatus subsp. distachyos (All.) Maire & Weiller
  • Cyperus laevigatus var. distachyos (All.) Coss. & Durieu
  • Juncellus calanthus Peter
  • Juncellus distachyos (All.) T.V.Egorova, 1976
  • Juncellus distachyos (All.) Turrill
  • Juncellus laevigatus subsp. distachyos (All.) P.H.Davis
  • Pycreus mucronatus (Rottb.) Nees
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Cyperus laevigatus subsp. distachyos is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cyperus laevigatus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Sudan, Tadzhikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Western Sahara

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
South Australia
Base Species & Variations

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