Cyperus nanus
Indian Flatsedge
Also known as: Kyllinga capillaris (Sw.) Griseb., 1857 +1 more
- Kyllinga capillaris (Sw.) Griseb., 1857
- Mariscus nanus (Willd.) T.Koyama
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cyperus nanus (commonly known as Indian Flatsedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Cyperus is notably large, comprising more than 950 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico
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