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tropical flat sedge

Cyperus surinamensis

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (China, India, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cyperus surinamensis (tropical flat sedge)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tropical flat sedge?

The scientific name of tropical flat sedge is Cyperus surinamensis. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of tropical flat sedge?

tropical flat sedge (Cyperus surinamensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does tropical flat sedge live?

tropical flat sedge is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, India, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, India, Taiwan.

What family does tropical flat sedge belong to?

tropical flat sedge (Cyperus surinamensis) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is tropical flat sedge endangered?

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

What kingdom does tropical flat sedge belong to?

tropical flat sedge (Cyperus surinamensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of tropical flat sedge?

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