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Roadside flatsedge

Cyperus sphacelatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Guinea), Asia (6 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇳 Brunei 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cyperus sphacelatus (Roadside flatsedge)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mandinga

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Roadside flatsedge?

The scientific name of Roadside flatsedge is Cyperus sphacelatus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Roadside flatsedge?

Roadside flatsedge (Cyperus sphacelatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Roadside flatsedge live?

Roadside flatsedge is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Guinea), Asia (6 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Burundi, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, India, Japan, Malaysia.

What family does Roadside flatsedge belong to?

Roadside flatsedge (Cyperus sphacelatus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Roadside flatsedge endangered?

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

What kingdom does Roadside flatsedge belong to?

Roadside flatsedge (Cyperus sphacelatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Roadside flatsedge?

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