Cyperus capitatus
Also known as: Chlorocyperus aegyptiacus (Gloxin) Rikli +7 more
- Chlorocyperus aegyptiacus (Gloxin) Rikli
- Cyperus aegyptiacus Gloxin
- Cyperus kalli (Forssk.) Murb.
- Galilea mucronata (L.) Parl.
- Schoenus dichroocephalus Gand., 1880
- Schoenus mucronatus L.
- Schoenus pallescens Gand.
- Scirpus kalli Forssk.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus capitatus is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cyperus, which contains over 950 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, North Caucasus, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Western Sahara, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany