Cyperus lentiginosus
Latin American Flatsedge
Also known as: Cyperus strigosus var. gracilis Britton +2 more
- Cyperus strigosus var. gracilis Britton
- Cyperus tenuis var. lentiginosus (Millsp. & Chase) Kük.
- Mariscus lentiginosus (Millsp. & Chase) Conz.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus lentiginosus (commonly known as Latin American flatsedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cyperus, which contains over 950 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Cuba, Florida, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Texas