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Finger Flatsedge

Cyperus digitatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Guatemala), Oceania and the Pacific (Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cyperus digitatus (Finger Flatsedge)

Names in Other Languages

French Souchet Digité

Arabic Dis

Similar Species in Cyperus

Cyperus alopecuroides

Great Plains Flatsedge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Finger Flatsedge?

The scientific name of Finger Flatsedge is Cyperus digitatus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Finger Flatsedge?

Finger Flatsedge (Cyperus digitatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Finger Flatsedge live?

Finger Flatsedge is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Guatemala), Oceania and the Pacific (Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Guinea, Palau, Taiwan.

What family does Finger Flatsedge belong to?

Finger Flatsedge (Cyperus digitatus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Finger Flatsedge endangered?

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

What kingdom does Finger Flatsedge belong to?

Finger Flatsedge (Cyperus digitatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of Finger Flatsedge?

The closest relatives of Finger Flatsedge in the genus Cyperus include Awned Cyperus, Baldwin's Flatsedge, Brown flatsedge, Foxtail flatsedge, Galingale.