Cyperus eragrostis
Pale Galingale, Pale Galingale, Tall Flatsedge
Other regional names: Chufa +6 more
- Chufa
- Earth Almond
- Edible Galingale
- Nutgrass
- Tall Nutgrass
- Umberella Sedge
- Zula Nuts
Also known as: Chlorocyperus eragrostis (Lam.) Rikli +19 more
- Chlorocyperus eragrostis (Lam.) Rikli
- Cyperus buchananii Kirk, 1878
- Cyperus declinatus Moench
- Cyperus declinatus subsp. limbatus Druce
- Cyperus declinatus var. limbatus Druce
- Cyperus eragrostis f. latifrons Kük.
- Cyperus eragrostis f. rubromarginatus Kük.
- Cyperus eragrostis f. tener Kük.
- Cyperus eragrostis subsp. compactus (Desv.) Kük.
- Cyperus eragrostis subsp. flaccidulus Boeckeler
- Cyperus eragrostis subsp. humilis Miq.
- Cyperus eragrostis subsp. latifrons Kük.
- Cyperus eragrostis subsp. melanocephalus Boeckeler
- Cyperus eragrostis subsp. micronux C.B.Clarke
- Cyperus eragrostis subsp. minor Ewart
- Cyperus eragrostis subsp. pauperita J.M.Black
- Cyperus eragrostis subsp. rubromarginatus Kük.
- Cyperus eragrostis subsp. tener Kük.
- Cyperus eragrostis var. compactus (Desv.) Kük.
- Cyperus eragrostis var. eragrostis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus eragrostis (commonly known as Pale Galingale or Tall flatsedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in North America, the Pacific, and South America, 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)
NORTHERN AMERICA, PACIFIC, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Mexico, Northeastern U.S.A., Northern South America, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central Pacific, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Bolivia, Brazil South, British Columbia, California, Chile Central, Colombia, Easter Is., Jamaica, Juan Fernández Is., Louisiana, Mexico Northwest, Mississippi, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Peru, South Carolina, Surinam, Texas, Uruguay, Washington
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)
Algeria, Andaman Is., Assam, Azores, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Chagos Archipelago, Czechoslovakia, Florida, France, Free State, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, KwaZulu-Natal, Madeira, Nansei-shoto, Netherlands, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., North Caucasus, Northern Provinces, Ogasawara-shoto, Portugal, Sardegna, Spain, Taiwan, Tasmania, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, West Himalaya