Cyperus arenarius
Dwarf Sedge
Also known as: Cyperus arenarius var. nairii Yarrayya, G.V.S.Murthy & Ratna Kumar +3 more
- Cyperus arenarius var. nairii Yarrayya, G.V.S.Murthy & Ratna Kumar
- Cyperus conglomeratus subsp. arenarius (Retzius) Cosson
- Cyperus conglomeratus var. arenarius (Retz.) Coss.
- Cyperus persicus Boiss. & Hohen.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Cyperus arenarius (commonly known as Dwarf Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Gulf States, India, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam
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)
KwaZulu-Natal