Cyperus prolifer
Dwarf Papyrus, Miniature Flatsedge
Other regional names: Miniature Papyrus
- Miniature Papyrus
Also known as: Cyperus aequalis C.Krauss +8 more
- Cyperus aequalis C.Krauss
- Cyperus aequalis Vahl
- Cyperus isocladus Kunth
- Cyperus jocladus E.Mey.
- Cyperus papyroides Poir.
- Cyperus prolifer subsp. isocladus (Kunth) Kük.
- Cyperus prolifer var. isocladus (Kunth) Kük.
- Papyrus aequalis (Vahl) Bojer
- Papyrus laxiflorus Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in Africa, Cyperus prolifer (commonly known as Dwarf Papyrus or Miniature Flatsedge) is a sedge 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
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania, 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, Florida, Hawaii, Spain