Cyperus chlorotropis
Also known as: Kyllinga chlorotropis Steud.
- Kyllinga chlorotropis Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cyperus chlorotropis is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Africa and Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cyperus, which contains over 950 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen