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Calingale

Cyperus odoratus

Least Concern

About

The Calingale (Cyperus odoratus) is a species in the genus Cyperus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Israel, Japan), Europe (Italy, Romania), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tuvalu), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cyperus odoratus (Calingale)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish zacate

French Souchet odorant

Similar Species in Cyperus

Chufa (Edible Variety)

Cyperus esculentus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Calingale?

The scientific name of Calingale is Cyperus odoratus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Calingale?

Calingale (Cyperus odoratus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Calingale live?

Calingale is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Israel, Japan), Europe (Italy, Romania), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tuvalu), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, Israel, Italy, Japan, Romania.

What family does Calingale belong to?

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

Is Calingale endangered?

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

What kingdom does Calingale belong to?

Calingale (Cyperus odoratus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Calingale?

The closest relatives of Calingale in the genus Cyperus include Andersson's Sedge, Awned Cyperus, Baldwin's Flatsedge, Brook Flatsedge, Brown flatsedge.