Cyperus malaccensis
Shichito Matgrass
Also known as: Chlorocyperus malaccensis (Lam.) Palla +2 more
- Chlorocyperus malaccensis (Lam.) Palla
- Cyperus malaccensis var. malaccensis
- Cyperus tegetiformis 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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Cyperus malaccensis (commonly known as Shichito Matgrass) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cyperus genus, encompassing over 950 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Borneo, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, India, Iran, Iraq, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Pakistan, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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)
Japan, Nansei-shoto, Ogasawara-shoto
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms