Cyperus ferax
Also known as: Cyperus ehrenbergii f. fulvescens (Kük.) Kük. +12 more
- Cyperus ehrenbergii f. fulvescens (Kük.) Kük.
- Cyperus ehrenbergii f. pallidiflorus (Kük.) Kük.
- Cyperus ehrenbergii Kunth
- Cyperus flexuosus f. fulvescens Kük.
- Cyperus flexuosus f. pallidiflorus Kük.
- Cyperus flexuosus var. insignis (Kunth) Kük.
- Cyperus insignis Kunth
- Diclidium ferax (Rich.) Schrad. ex Nees
- Diclidium ferox (Rich.) Schrad. ex Nees
- Diclidium fuscatum Schrad. ex Nees
- Diclidium vahlii Schrad. ex Nees
- Mariscus ferax (Rich.) C.B.Clarke
- Torulinium ferax (Rich.) Ham.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in North America and South America, Cyperus ferax is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Surinam, Venezuela, Windward Is.
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)
Tuamotu, Tubuai Is.