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Smooth Flat Sedge

Cyperus laevigatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Chile, Colombia, and Cuba.

🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Species
Cyperus laevigatus (Smooth Flat Sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French Souchet à deux épis
Arabic Hasal

Similar Species in Cyperus

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Bush-Zypergras
Cyperus lupulinus
Not Evaluated
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Erdmandel
Cyperus esculentus
Not Evaluated
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Frischgrünes Zypergras
Cyperus eragrostis
Not Evaluated
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Gelbliches Zypergras
Cyperus flavescens
Extinct
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Knollen-Zypergras
Cyperus rotundus
Least Concern
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Langes Zypergras
Cyperus longus
Not Evaluated
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Papyrusstaude
Cyperus papyrus
Least Concern
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Schwarzbraunes Zypergras
Cyperus fuscus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smooth Flat Sedge?
The scientific name of Smooth Flat Sedge is Cyperus laevigatus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.
What is the conservation status of Smooth Flat Sedge?
Smooth Flat Sedge (Cyperus laevigatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Smooth Flat Sedge live?
Smooth Flat Sedge is found in Distributed across Chile, Colombia, and Cuba.. Countries include Chile, Colombia, Cuba.
What family does Smooth Flat Sedge belong to?
Smooth Flat Sedge (Cyperus laevigatus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Smooth Flat Sedge endangered?
No, Smooth Flat Sedge (Cyperus laevigatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Smooth Flat Sedge belong to?
Smooth Flat Sedge (Cyperus laevigatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Smooth Flat Sedge?
The closest relatives of Smooth Flat Sedge in the genus Cyperus include Bush-Zypergras, Erdmandel, Frischgrünes Zypergras, Gelbliches Zypergras, Knollen-Zypergras.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Cyperus — 20 Species

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Bush-Zypergras
Cyperus lupulinus
NE 🐾
Erdmandel
Cyperus esculentus
NE 🐾
Frischgrünes Zypergras
Cyperus eragrostis
NE 🐾
Gelbliches Zypergras
Cyperus flavescens
EX 🐾
Knollen-Zypergras
Cyperus rotundus
LC 🐾
Langes Zypergras
Cyperus longus
NE 🐾
Papyrusstaude
Cyperus papyrus
LC 🐾
Schwarzbraunes Zypergras
Cyperus fuscus
NT 🐾
spätes Zypergras
Cyperus serotinus
EX 🐾
Missionary Nutgrass
Cyperus semifertilis
VU 🐾
Slender Cyperus
Cyperus distans
NE 🐾
Low Cyperus
Cyperus diandrus
NE 🐾
Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperus croceus
LC 🐾
foothill flat sedge
Cyperus amabilis
LC 🐾
Slimjim flatsedge
Cyperus gracilis
NE 🐾
dense flat sedge
Cyperus congestus
NE 🐾
Foxtail flatsedge
Cyperus alopecuroides
LC 🐾
Globe Kyllinga
Cyperus brevifolius
NE 🐾
Indian Flatsedge
Cyperus nanus
DD 🐾
teasel sedge
Cyperus echinatus
NE
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