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Adjir

Cyperus difformis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (6 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Liliopsida (زنبقانية)

Species

Cyperus difformis (Adjir)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Junco de Agua

French Souchet difforme

Portuguese Junça Diforme

Arabic Adjir

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Adjir?

The scientific name of Adjir is Cyperus difformis. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Adjir?

Adjir (Cyperus difformis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Adjir live?

Adjir is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Egypt.

What family does Adjir belong to?

Adjir (Cyperus difformis) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Adjir endangered?

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

What kingdom does Adjir belong to?

Adjir (Cyperus difformis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of Adjir?

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