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Jonc du Nil

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 (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cyperus papyrus (Jonc du Nil)

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 Jonc du Nil?

The scientific name of Jonc du Nil is Cyperus papyrus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Jonc du Nil?

Jonc du Nil (Cyperus papyrus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Jonc du Nil live?

Jonc du Nil 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 Jonc du Nil belong to?

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

Is Jonc du Nil endangered?

No, Jonc du Nil (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 Jonc du Nil belong to?

Jonc du Nil (Cyperus papyrus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Jonc du Nil?

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