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Meyen's flatsedge

Cyperus meyenianus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Peru, and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Species
Cyperus meyenianus (Meyen's flatsedge)

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albafor
Cyperus longus
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chufa
Cyperus esculentus
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Junça Diforme
Cyperus difformis
Least Concern
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junção
Cyperus eragrostis
Not Evaluated
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papiro
Cyperus papyrus
Least Concern
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Great Plains Flatsedge
Cyperus lupulinus
Not Evaluated
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Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperus croceus
Least Concern
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Foxtail flatsedge
Cyperus alopecuroides
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Meyen's flatsedge?
The scientific name of Meyen's flatsedge is Cyperus meyenianus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.
Where does Meyen's flatsedge live?
Meyen's flatsedge is found in Distributed across Brazil, Peru, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Peru, United States.
What family does Meyen's flatsedge belong to?
Meyen's flatsedge (Cyperus meyenianus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
What kingdom does Meyen's flatsedge belong to?
Meyen's flatsedge (Cyperus meyenianus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Meyen's flatsedge?
The closest relatives of Meyen's flatsedge in the genus Cyperus include albafor, chufa, Junça Diforme, junção, papiro.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Cyperus — 20 Species

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albafor
Cyperus longus
NE 🐾
chufa
Cyperus esculentus
NE 🐾
Junça Diforme
Cyperus difformis
LC 🐾
junção
Cyperus eragrostis
NE 🐾
papiro
Cyperus papyrus
LC 🐾
Great Plains Flatsedge
Cyperus lupulinus
NE 🐾
Low Cyperus
Cyperus diandrus
NE 🐾
Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperus croceus
LC 🐾
Slimjim flatsedge
Cyperus gracilis
NE 🐾
dense flat sedge
Cyperus congestus
NE 🐾
Foxtail flatsedge
Cyperus alopecuroides
LC 🐾
Slender Cyperus
Cyperus distans
NE 🐾
Missionary Nutgrass
Cyperus semifertilis
VU 🐾
foothill flat sedge
Cyperus amabilis
LC 🐾
teasel sedge
Cyperus echinatus
NE 🐾
Houghton'S Cyperus
Cyperus houghtonii
NE 🐾
Woodrush flatsedge
Cyperus entrerianus
DD 🐾
Globe Kyllinga
Cyperus brevifolius
NE 🐾
Indian Flatsedge
Cyperus nanus
DD 🐾
Uniola flatsedge
Cyperus unioloides
LC
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