Cyperus pauper
Also known as: Chlorocyperus pauper (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Rikli +2 more
- Chlorocyperus pauper (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Rikli
- Cyperus pauper Hochst.
- Pycreus pauper (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Cyperus pauper is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Cyperus is notably large, comprising more than 950 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia