Cyperus microiria
Asian Flatsedge, Awned Rice Flatsedge
Also known as: Cyperus amuricus var. textorii (Miq.) Kük. +4 more
- Cyperus amuricus var. textorii (Miq.) Kük.
- Cyperus iria var. parviflorus Miq.
- Cyperus iria var. rectangularis Kük.
- Cyperus rectangularis (Kük.) Bennet
- Cyperus textorii Miq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Cyperus microiria (commonly known as Asian Flatsedge or Awned rice flatsedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cyperus, which contains over 950 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, India, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Connecticut, Germany, Italy, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania