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West Indian flatsedge

Cyperus confertus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, and United States.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Species
Cyperus confertus (West Indian flatsedge)

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 West Indian flatsedge?
The scientific name of West Indian flatsedge is Cyperus confertus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.
What is the conservation status of West Indian flatsedge?
West Indian flatsedge (Cyperus confertus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does West Indian flatsedge live?
West Indian flatsedge is found in Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Cuba, United States.
What family does West Indian flatsedge belong to?
West Indian flatsedge (Cyperus confertus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is West Indian flatsedge endangered?
No, West Indian flatsedge (Cyperus confertus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does West Indian flatsedge belong to?
West Indian flatsedge (Cyperus confertus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of West Indian flatsedge?
The closest relatives of West Indian flatsedge in the genus Cyperus include Awned Cyperus, Baldwin's Flatsedge, Brown flatsedge, Foxtail flatsedge, Galingale.

Native Range — 3 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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