Cyperus oxylepis
Sharpscale Flatsedge
Also known as: Cyperus jenmani C.B.Clarke ex Britton, 1892 +2 more
- Cyperus jenmani C.B.Clarke ex Britton, 1892
- Cyperus jenmanii C.B.Clarke ex Morong
- Cyperus oxylepis var. punensis Kük.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to North America and South America, Cyperus oxylepis (commonly known as Sharpscale Flatsedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Aruba, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles
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)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Japan, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas