Cyperus elegans
Royal Flatsedge, Sticky Flatsedge
Also known as: Cyperus cornutus Andersson +6 more
- Cyperus cornutus Andersson
- Cyperus rubiginosus Hook.f.
- Cyperus rubiginosus var. cornutus (Andersson) B.L.Rob.
- Cyperus rubiginosus var. cornutus (Andersson) Kük.
- Mariscus cornutus Andersson
- Mariscus mutisii Hook.f.
- Papyrus elegans (L.) G.Don ex Loudon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Cyperus elegans (commonly known as Royal Flatsedge or Sticky Flatsedge) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cyperus genus, encompassing over 950 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Florida, Galápagos, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Netherlands Antilles, New Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Puerto Rico, Texas, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
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)
Society Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms