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Dwarf Sedge

Cyperus arenarius

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Australia.

🇦🇺 Australia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (อันดับหญ้า)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Species
Cyperus arenarius (Dwarf Sedge)

Similar Species in Cyperus

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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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Brown flatsedge
Cyperus fuscus
Near Threatened
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Foxtail flatsedge
Cyperus alopecuroides
Least Concern
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Galingale
Cyperus longus
Not Evaluated
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Great Plains Flatsedge
Cyperus lupulinus
Not Evaluated
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Haspan flatsedge
Cyperus haspan
Least Concern
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Andersson's Sedge
Cyperus anderssonii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf Sedge?
The scientific name of Dwarf Sedge is Cyperus arenarius. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.
What is the conservation status of Dwarf Sedge?
Dwarf Sedge (Cyperus arenarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dwarf Sedge live?
Dwarf Sedge is found in Found in Australia.. Countries include Australia.
What family does Dwarf Sedge belong to?
Dwarf Sedge (Cyperus arenarius) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Dwarf Sedge endangered?
No, Dwarf Sedge (Cyperus arenarius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dwarf Sedge belong to?
Dwarf Sedge (Cyperus arenarius) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Dwarf Sedge?
The closest relatives of Dwarf Sedge in the genus Cyperus include Awned Cyperus, Baldwin's Flatsedge, Brown flatsedge, Foxtail flatsedge, Galingale.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Cyperus — 20 Species

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Awned Cyperus
Cyperus squarrosus
LC 🐾
Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperus croceus
LC 🐾
Brown flatsedge
Cyperus fuscus
NT 🐾
Foxtail flatsedge
Cyperus alopecuroides
LC 🐾
Galingale
Cyperus longus
NE 🐾
Great Plains Flatsedge
Cyperus lupulinus
NE 🐾
Haspan flatsedge
Cyperus haspan
LC 🐾
Houghton'S Cyperus
Cyperus houghtonii
NE 🐾
dense flat sedge
Cyperus congestus
NE 🐾
Slimjim flatsedge
Cyperus gracilis
NE 🐾
Low Cyperus
Cyperus diandrus
NE 🐾
Slender Cyperus
Cyperus distans
NE 🐾
Missionary Nutgrass
Cyperus semifertilis
VU 🐾
foothill flat sedge
Cyperus amabilis
LC 🐾
Uniola flatsedge
Cyperus unioloides
LC 🐾
Woodrush flatsedge
Cyperus entrerianus
DD 🐾
teasel sedge
Cyperus echinatus
NE 🐾
Globe Kyllinga
Cyperus brevifolius
NE 🐾
Indian Flatsedge
Cyperus nanus
DD 🐾
Andersson's Sedge
Cyperus anderssonii
LC
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