Cyperus pulcherrimus
Also known as: Cyperus eumorphus Steud. +1 more
- Cyperus eumorphus Steud.
- Cyperus pulcherrimus var. rectiglumis Valck.Sur.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus pulcherrimus is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cyperus genus, encompassing over 950 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, India, Jawa, Malaya, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam