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Souchet odorant

Cyperus odoratus

Least Concern

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The Calingale (Cyperus odoratus) 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 dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Israel, Japan), Europe (Italy, Romania), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tuvalu), and South America (4 countries).

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇯🇵 Japan 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇷🇴 Romania 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇱 Israel 🇹🇻 Tuvalu

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cyperus odoratus (Souchet odorant)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish zacate

French Souchet odorant

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 odorant?

The scientific name of Souchet odorant is Cyperus odoratus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Souchet odorant?

Souchet odorant (Cyperus odoratus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Souchet odorant live?

Souchet odorant is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Israel, Japan), Europe (Italy, Romania), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tuvalu), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, Israel, Italy, Japan, Romania.

What family does Souchet odorant belong to?

Souchet odorant (Cyperus odoratus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Souchet odorant endangered?

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

What kingdom does Souchet odorant belong to?

Souchet odorant (Cyperus odoratus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Souchet odorant?

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