Cyperus papyrus
Egyptian Paperplant, Papyrus
Other regional names: Papyrus Sedge
- Papyrus Sedge
Also known as: Chlorocyperus papyrus (L.) Rikli +1 more
- Chlorocyperus papyrus (L.) Rikli
- Cyperus domesticus Poir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus papyrus (commonly known as Egyptian paperplant or Papyrus) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It originates in Africa and Temperate Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Asia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cape Provinces, Caprivi Strip, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, The, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Palestine, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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)
California, Canary Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Florida, Hawaii, India, Jamaica, Juan Fernández Is., Leeward Is., Louisiana, Madeira, Mauritius, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southwest, Nansei-shoto, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Sicilia, Spain, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms