Cyperus fontinalis
Also known as: Pycreus fontinalis Cherm. +2 more
- Pycreus fontinalis Cherm.
- Pycreus sanguineosquamatus Van der Veken
- Pycreus sanguineosquamatus VanDerVeken
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Cyperus fontinalis is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Cyperaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. 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)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar, Zambia, Zaïre