Cyperus humilis
Also known as: Cyperus humilis var. elatior Britton +3 more
- Cyperus humilis var. elatior Britton
- Cyperus pygmaeus Liebm., 1851
- Cyperus pygmaeus var. aztecorum C.B.Clarke
- Mariscus cephalotes Poepp. ex Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Cyperus humilis is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cyperus, which contains over 950 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Peru, Venezuela