Cyperus cruentus
Also known as: Cyperus neoschimperi Kük. +5 more
- Cyperus neoschimperi Kük.
- Cyperus neoschimperi var. subvirescens Peter & Kük.
- Cyperus neoschimperi var. viridis (Hochst. ex Schweinf.) Kük.
- Cyperus vexillatus Peter ex Kük.
- Mariscus schimperi Hochst. ex A.Rich.
- Mariscus viridis Hochst. ex Schweinf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus cruentus is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in Africa and Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Cyperus genus, encompassing over 950 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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)
Nansei-shoto