Cyperus longifolius
Also known as: Cyperus alternifolius Poir. +11 more
- Cyperus alternifolius Poir.
- Cyperus balfourii C.B.Clarke
- Cyperus balfourii var. laxissimus (Cherm.) Kük.
- Cyperus balfourii var. rubiginosus Kük.
- Cyperus balfourii var. scabricaulis (Cherm.) Kük.
- Cyperus balfourii var. tsiafajavonensis (Cherm.) Kük.
- Cyperus confusus Cherm.
- Cyperus confusus var. laxissimus Cherm.
- Cyperus confusus var. scabricaulis Cherm.
- Cyperus confusus var. tsiafajavonensis Cherm.
- Cyperus longifolius var. condensatus Cherm.
- Eucyperus longifolius (Poir.) Rikli
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus longifolius is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cyperus genus, encompassing over 950 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion