Cyperus compactus
Also known as: Cyperus compactus f. decolorans Kük. +18 more
- Cyperus compactus f. decolorans Kük.
- Cyperus compactus subsp. decolorans Kük.
- Cyperus compactus subsp. macrostachys (Boeck.) Kük.
- Cyperus compactus subsp. pauciflorus (H.Pfeiff.) Kük.
- Cyperus compactus var. macrostachys (Boeckeler) Kük.
- Cyperus compactus var. pauciflorus (H.Pfeiff.) Kük.
- Cyperus cuadriflorus Llanos
- Cyperus dilutu Vahl
- Cyperus dilutus subsp. macrostachys Boeck.
- Cyperus dilutus Vahl
- Cyperus dilutus var. macrostachys Boeckeler
- Cyperus grabowskianus Boeckeler
- Cyperus haenkeanus Kunth
- Cyperus haenkianus Kunth
- Cyperus luzonensis J.Presl & C.Presl
- Cyperus septatus Steud.
- Cyperus spinulosus Roxb.
- Duval-jouvea diluta (Vahl) Palla
- Mariscus compactus (Retz.) Bold.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus compactus is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Cyperus is notably large, comprising more than 950 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Northern Territory, Pakistan, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam, Western Australia
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)
Marianas, Mauritius, Réunion