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
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)
California, Florida, Hawaii, Spain