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pitsi

Eleocharis dulcis

Least Concern

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The Chinese Water Chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis) is a species in the genus Eleocharis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Micronesia.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Vietnam), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries).

🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Eleocharis dulcis (pitsi)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pitsi

French châtaigne d'eau

German Wasserkastanie

Vietnamese Củ Mã Thầy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pitsi?

The scientific name of pitsi is Eleocharis dulcis. It belongs to the genus Eleocharis.

What is the conservation status of pitsi?

pitsi (Eleocharis dulcis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pitsi live?

pitsi is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Vietnam), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries).. Countries include Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar, Mauritius, Micronesia, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, United States, Vietnam.

What family does pitsi belong to?

pitsi (Eleocharis dulcis) belongs to the genus Eleocharis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is pitsi endangered?

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

What kingdom does pitsi belong to?

pitsi (Eleocharis dulcis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of pitsi?

The closest relatives of pitsi in the genus Eleocharis include juncia redonda, junco de espiga, junquillo, junquillo salado, Intermediate Spikerush.