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Mosquito flatsedge

Cyperus prolixus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇺🇸 United States

Similar Species in Cyperus

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Andersson's Sedge
Cyperus anderssonii
Least Concern
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Awned Cyperus
Cyperus squarrosus
Least Concern
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Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperus croceus
Least Concern
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Brook Flatsedge
Cyperus bipartitus
Not Evaluated
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Brown flatsedge
Cyperus fuscus
Near Threatened
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Bullgrass
Cyperus planifolius
Least Concern
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Bunchy Flat Sedge
Cyperus polystachyos
Least Concern
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Calingale
Cyperus odoratus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mosquito flatsedge?
The scientific name of Mosquito flatsedge is Cyperus prolixus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.
Where does Mosquito flatsedge live?
Mosquito flatsedge is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, United States.
What family does Mosquito flatsedge belong to?
Mosquito flatsedge (Cyperus prolixus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
What kingdom does Mosquito flatsedge belong to?
Mosquito flatsedge (Cyperus prolixus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Mosquito flatsedge?
The closest relatives of Mosquito flatsedge in the genus Cyperus include Andersson's Sedge, Awned Cyperus, Baldwin's Flatsedge, Brook Flatsedge, Brown flatsedge.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Cyperus — 20 Species

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Andersson's Sedge
Cyperus anderssonii
LC 🐾
Awned Cyperus
Cyperus squarrosus
LC 🐾
Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperus croceus
LC 🐾
Brook Flatsedge
Cyperus bipartitus
NE 🐾
Brown flatsedge
Cyperus fuscus
NT 🐾
Bullgrass
Cyperus planifolius
LC 🐾
Bunchy Flat Sedge
Cyperus polystachyos
LC 🐾
Calingale
Cyperus odoratus
LC 🐾
Chufa (Edible Variety)
Cyperus esculentus
NE 🐾
Coco-grass
Cyperus rubicundus
LC 🐾
Cuban bulrush
Cyperus blepharoleptos
LC 🐾
dense flat sedge
Cyperus congestus
NE 🐾
Dentate Umbrella Sedge
Cyperus dentatus
LC 🐾
Dwarf Bulrush
Cyperus subsquarrosus
LC 🐾
Dwarf Sedge
Cyperus arenarius
LC 🐾
Dwarf Umbrella Grass
Cyperus diffusus
LC 🐾
False Flatsedge
Cyperus strigosus
NE 🐾
Finger Flatsedge
Cyperus digitatus
LC 🐾
foothill flat sedge
Cyperus amabilis
LC 🐾
Foxtail flatsedge
Cyperus alopecuroides
LC
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