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Cyperus pangorei

Korai, Mat Sedge
Also known as: Cyperus dehiscens Kunth +5 more
  • Cyperus dehiscens Kunth
  • Cyperus pangorei var. ambiguus C.B.Clarke
  • Cyperus tagetum Roxb
  • Cyperus tegetum var. ambiguus C.B.Clarke
  • Papyrus corymbosus Nees
  • Papyrus dehiscens Nees
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Cyperus pangorei (commonly known as Korai or Mat Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

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)
Mauritius, Sulawesi

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