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Shingle Flatsedge

Cyperus imbricatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Israel, Singapore), Europe (4 countries), North America (Haiti, Jamaica), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇮🇱 Israel 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cyperus imbricatus (Shingle Flatsedge)

Names in Other Languages

French Souchet Imbriqué

Arabic Se'ed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shingle Flatsedge?

The scientific name of Shingle Flatsedge is Cyperus imbricatus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Shingle Flatsedge?

Shingle Flatsedge (Cyperus imbricatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Shingle Flatsedge live?

Shingle Flatsedge is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Israel, Singapore), Europe (4 countries), North America (Haiti, Jamaica), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, Guinea, Haiti, Israel, Jamaica, Netherlands, Singapore.

What family does Shingle Flatsedge belong to?

Shingle Flatsedge (Cyperus imbricatus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Shingle Flatsedge endangered?

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

What kingdom does Shingle Flatsedge belong to?

Shingle Flatsedge (Cyperus imbricatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Shingle Flatsedge?

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