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Junça Diforme

Cyperus difformis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (6 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cyperus difformis (Junça Diforme)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Junco de Agua

French Souchet difforme

Portuguese Junça Diforme

Arabic Adjir

Similar Species in Cyperus

Great Plains Flatsedge

Cyperus alopecuroides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Junça Diforme?

The scientific name of Junça Diforme is Cyperus difformis. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Junça Diforme?

Junça Diforme (Cyperus difformis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Junça Diforme live?

Junça Diforme is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Egypt.

What family does Junça Diforme belong to?

Junça Diforme (Cyperus difformis) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Junça Diforme endangered?

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

What kingdom does Junça Diforme belong to?

Junça Diforme (Cyperus difformis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Junça Diforme?

The closest relatives of Junça Diforme in the genus Cyperus include albafor, chufa, junção, papiro, Great Plains Flatsedge.