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Cyperus pilosus

Fuzzy Flat Sedge, Fuzzy Flatsedge
Also known as: Cyperus donianus A.Dietr. +17 more
  • Cyperus donianus A.Dietr.
  • Cyperus fimbriatus Nees
  • Cyperus hebes Steud.
  • Cyperus heyneanus Boeckeler
  • Cyperus honestus Kunth
  • Cyperus marginellus Nees
  • Cyperus obliquus Nees
  • Cyperus pilosus f. badius Kuntze
  • Cyperus pilosus f. pallidus Kuntze
  • Cyperus pilosus subsp. badius Kuntze
  • Cyperus pilosus subsp. contractus (Miq.) Kük.
  • Cyperus pilosus subsp. fimbriatus (Nees) Kük.
  • Cyperus pilosus subsp. laevirhachis Kük.
  • Cyperus pilosus subsp. muticus Boeck.
  • Cyperus pilosus subsp. obliquus (Nees) C.B.Clarke
  • Cyperus pilosus subsp. pallidus Kuntze
  • Cyperus pilosus subsp. pauciflorus L.K.Dai
  • Cyperus pilosus subsp. polyanthus C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.

Originating in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, Cyperus pilosus (commonly known as Fuzzy Flat Sedge) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northwestern Pacific, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, New South Wales, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam

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)
Fiji, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Marquesas, Mississippi, Samoa, South Carolina

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