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Uniola flatsedge

Cyperus unioloides

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, and United States.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

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 unioloides (Uniola flatsedge)

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

Native Range — 5 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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