Cyperus meyenianus
Meyen's Flatsedge
Also known as: Chlorocyperus paranaguensis Palla +10 more
- Chlorocyperus paranaguensis Palla
- Cyperus meyenianus var. breviradiatus Maury
- Cyperus meyenianus var. oligostachys (Schrad. ex Nees) Kük.
- Cyperus meyenianus var. paranaguensis (Palla) Kük.
- Cyperus meyenianus var. patentissimus Kük.
- Cyperus prionensis Boeckeler
- Cyperus trispicatus Boeckeler
- Mariscus meyenianus (Kunth) Nees
- Mariscus oligostachys Schrad. ex Nees
- Mariscus subulatus Nees
- Mariscus uliginosus Schrad. ex Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Found natively in South America, Cyperus meyenianus (commonly known as Meyen's Flatsedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Ecuador, Leeward Is., Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Windward Is.
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)
Hawaii