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Papiro

Cyperus papyrus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Laos), Europe (Italy, Portugal), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇦 Laos 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇱🇾 Libya 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cyperus papyrus (Papiro)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Papirusu

Spanish Papiro

French Jonc du Nil

German Papyrusstaude

Portuguese papiro

Arabic Bardí

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Papiro?

The scientific name of Papiro is Cyperus papyrus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Papiro?

Papiro (Cyperus papyrus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Papiro live?

Papiro is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Laos), Europe (Italy, Portugal), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Italy, Laos, Libya.

What family does Papiro belong to?

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

Is Papiro endangered?

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

What kingdom does Papiro belong to?

Papiro (Cyperus papyrus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Papiro?

The closest relatives of Papiro in the genus Cyperus include cebollín, cipero, cortadera, juncia, juncia anual.