Cyperus pachyrhizus
Also known as: Cyperus conglomeratus f. pachyrhizus (Nees) Kük. +2 more
- Cyperus conglomeratus f. pachyrhizus (Nees) Kük.
- Cyperus conglomeratus subsp. pachyrhizus (Nees) T.Koyama
- Cyperus conglomeratus var. pachyrhizus (Nees) Trimen
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus pachyrhizus is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cyperus, which contains over 950 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, Laccadive Is., Maldives, Sri Lanka
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms