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souchet courbé

Cyperus squarrosus

Least Concern

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The Awned Cyperus (Cyperus squarrosus) is a species in the genus Cyperus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 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 within the Afrotropic biogeo.

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 within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Guinea, Madagascar), Europe (Italy), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cyperus squarrosus (souchet courbé)

Names in Other Languages

French souchet courbé

Similar Species in Cyperus

lipocarphe à petites fleurs

Cyperus subsquarrosus

Souchet à racines rouges

Cyperus erythrorhizos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of souchet courbé?

The scientific name of souchet courbé is Cyperus squarrosus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of souchet courbé?

souchet courbé (Cyperus squarrosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does souchet courbé live?

souchet courbé is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Guinea, Madagascar), Europe (Italy), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Burundi, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, Italy, Madagascar, United States.

What family does souchet courbé belong to?

souchet courbé (Cyperus squarrosus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is souchet courbé endangered?

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

What kingdom does souchet courbé belong to?

souchet courbé (Cyperus squarrosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of souchet courbé?

The closest relatives of souchet courbé in the genus Cyperus include Jonc du Nil, lipocarphe à petites fleurs, Souchet, Souchet à deux épis, Souchet à racines rouges.