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Se'ed

Cyperus compressus

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (7 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Liliopsida (زنبقانية)

Species

Cyperus compressus (Se'ed)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish juncia anual

Arabic Se'ed

Similar Species in Cyperus

Cyperus alopecuroides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Se'ed?

The scientific name of Se'ed is Cyperus compressus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Se'ed?

Se'ed (Cyperus compressus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Se'ed live?

Se'ed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (7 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Bhutan, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Guinea.

What family does Se'ed belong to?

Se'ed (Cyperus compressus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Se'ed endangered?

No, Se'ed (Cyperus compressus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Se'ed belong to?

Se'ed (Cyperus compressus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of Se'ed?

The closest relatives of Se'ed in the genus Cyperus include Adjir, Bardí, Dis, Habb El-'Aziz, Hasal.