Cyperus nanus var. nanus
Indian Flatsedge
Also known as: Cyperus nanus var. rigidulus Ekman & Kük. +3 more
- Cyperus nanus var. rigidulus Ekman & Kük.
- Cyperus tenuis var. capillaris (Sw.) Kük.
- Kyllinga filiformis var. capillaris (Sw.) Griseb.
- Mariscus capillaris (Sw.) Vahl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cyperus nanus var. nanus (commonly known as Indian flatsedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Cyperus nanus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico
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