Cyperus paniceus
Also known as: Cyperus cariciformis F.Muell. +11 more
- Cyperus cariciformis F.Muell.
- Cyperus paniceus var. queenslandicus (Domin) Kük.
- Cyperus paniceus var. roxburghianus (C.B.Clarke) Kük.
- Kyllinga panicea Rottb.
- Kyllinga punicea J.F.Gmel.
- Mariscus cariciformis F.Muell.
- Mariscus paniceus (Rottb.) Vahl
- Mariscus paniceus var. queenslandicus Domin
- Mariscus paniceus var. roxburghianus C.B.Clarke
- Mariscus pullu Steud.
- Mariscus roxburghianus (C.B.Clarke) Alston
- Mariscus wallichianus Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus paniceus is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It is found natively in Africa and Tropical Asia. 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)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, East Himalaya, India, Jawa, Nepal, Nicobar Is., Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
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