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Globe Kyllinga

Cyperus brevifolius

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Species
Cyperus brevifolius (Globe Kyllinga)

Similar Species in Cyperus

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cebollín
Cyperus esculentus
Not Evaluated
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cipero
Cyperus rotundus
Least Concern
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cortadera
Cyperus eragrostis
Not Evaluated
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juncia
Cyperus longus
Not Evaluated
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juncia anual
Cyperus compressus
Least Concern
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Junco de Agua
Cyperus difformis
Least Concern
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mandinga
Cyperus sphacelatus
Least Concern
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paja de guillo
Cyperus flavescens
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Globe Kyllinga?
The scientific name of Globe Kyllinga is Cyperus brevifolius. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.
Where does Globe Kyllinga live?
Globe Kyllinga is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Timor-Leste.
What family does Globe Kyllinga belong to?
Globe Kyllinga (Cyperus brevifolius) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
What kingdom does Globe Kyllinga belong to?
Globe Kyllinga (Cyperus brevifolius) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Globe Kyllinga?
The closest relatives of Globe Kyllinga in the genus Cyperus include cebollín, cipero, cortadera, juncia, juncia anual.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Cyperus — 20 Species

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cebollín
Cyperus esculentus
NE 🐾
cipero
Cyperus rotundus
LC 🐾
cortadera
Cyperus eragrostis
NE 🐾
juncia
Cyperus longus
NE 🐾
juncia anual
Cyperus compressus
LC 🐾
Junco de Agua
Cyperus difformis
LC 🐾
mandinga
Cyperus sphacelatus
LC 🐾
paja de guillo
Cyperus flavescens
EX 🐾
Papiro
Cyperus papyrus
LC 🐾
papiro enano
Cyperus haspan
LC 🐾
zacate
Cyperus odoratus
LC 🐾
Missionary Nutgrass
Cyperus semifertilis
VU 🐾
Great Plains Flatsedge
Cyperus lupulinus
NE 🐾
foothill flat sedge
Cyperus amabilis
LC 🐾
Slender Cyperus
Cyperus distans
NE 🐾
Low Cyperus
Cyperus diandrus
NE 🐾
Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperus croceus
LC 🐾
Slimjim flatsedge
Cyperus gracilis
NE 🐾
Indian Flatsedge
Cyperus nanus
DD 🐾
dense flat sedge
Cyperus congestus
NE
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