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Papirusu (Papyrus)

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).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Species

Cyperus papyrus (Papirusu)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Papirusu

Spanish Papiro

French Jonc du Nil

German Papyrusstaude

Portuguese papiro

Arabic Bardí

Similar Species in Cyperus

Cyperus alopecuroides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Papirusu?

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

What is the conservation status of Papirusu?

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

Where does Papirusu live?

Papirusu 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 Papirusu belong to?

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

Is Papirusu endangered?

No, Papirusu (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 Papirusu belong to?

Papirusu (Cyperus papyrus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Papirusu?

The closest relatives of Papirusu in the genus Cyperus include Baldwin's Flatsedge, Uniola flatsedge, Foxtail flatsedge, Galingale, Great Plains Flatsedge.