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Fen Sedge

Cladium mariscus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Mauritius, Namibia), Asia (India), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cladium mariscus (Fen Sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French marisqua

German Schneide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fen Sedge?

The scientific name of Fen Sedge is Cladium mariscus. It belongs to the genus Cladium.

What is the conservation status of Fen Sedge?

Fen Sedge (Cladium mariscus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Fen Sedge live?

Fen Sedge is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Mauritius, Namibia), Asia (India), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Congo (DRC), Denmark, India, Mauritius, Namibia, Norway, Portugal, Romania.

What family does Fen Sedge belong to?

Fen Sedge (Cladium mariscus) belongs to the genus Cladium, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Fen Sedge endangered?

Yes, Fen Sedge (Cladium mariscus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Fen Sedge belong to?

Fen Sedge (Cladium mariscus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Fen Sedge?

The closest relatives of Fen Sedge in the genus Cladium include Smooth Saw-Grass.