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Papyrus

Cyperus papyrus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Laos), Europe (Italy, Portugal), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cyperus papyrus (Papyrus)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Papirusu

Spanish Papiro

French Jonc du Nil

German Papyrusstaude

Portuguese papiro

Arabic Bardí

Similar Species in Cyperus

Cyperus alopecuroides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Papyrus?

The scientific name of Papyrus is Cyperus papyrus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Papyrus?

Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Papyrus live?

Papyrus is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Laos), Europe (Italy, Portugal), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Italy, Laos, Libya.

What family does Papyrus belong to?

Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Papyrus endangered?

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

What kingdom does Papyrus belong to?

Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Papyrus?

The closest relatives of Papyrus in the genus Cyperus include Awned Cyperus, Baldwin's Flatsedge, Brown flatsedge, Foxtail flatsedge, Galingale.