Cyperus lucidus
Also known as: Cyperus acutus R.Br. +9 more
- Cyperus acutus R.Br.
- Cyperus congestus f. giganteus F.Muell.
- Cyperus haematodes Endl.
- Cyperus lucidus var. acutus (R.Br.) Kük.
- Cyperus lucidus var. grandiusculus Kük.
- Cyperus lucidus var. sanguineofuscus (Nees) Kük.
- Cyperus sanguineofuscus Nees
- Mariscus haematodes (Endl.) C.B.Clarke
- Mariscus lucidus (R.Br.) C.B.Clarke
- Mariscus sanguineofuscus (Nees) C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia and Australasia, Cyperus lucidus is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Guinea, New South Wales, Norfolk Is., Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria