Cyperus alternifolius subsp. flabelliformis
Also known as: Cyperus alternifolius subsp. albovariegatus +10 more
- Cyperus alternifolius subsp. albovariegatus
- Cyperus alternifolius subsp. petersianus (Boeck.) Kük.
- Cyperus alternifolius subsp. variegatus Hovey
- Cyperus alternifolius subsp. variegatus Veitch ex J.Dix
- Cyperus alternifolius var. albovariegatus Anon.
- Cyperus alternifolius var. flabelliformis (Rottb.) M.R.Almeida
- Cyperus alternifolius var. petersianus (Boeckeler) Kük.
- Cyperus flagellatus Hochst.
- Cyperus gradatus Forssk.
- Cyperus petersianus Boeckeler
- Cyperus proximus Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus alternifolius subsp. flabelliformis is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Temperate Asia. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cyperus alternifolius, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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)
Algeria, Azores, Bahamas, Baleares, Bangladesh, Bermuda, California, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Caroline Is., Chile North, China Southeast, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Is., Corse, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, East Aegean Is., East Himalaya, Egypt, Fiji, Florida, France, Galápagos, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jawa, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Madeira, Marquesas, Mauritius, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New York, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Sardegna, Society Is., Spain, Sri Lanka, St.Helena, Sumatera, Taiwan, Texas, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Base Species & Variations