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Củ Mã Thầy

Eleocharis dulcis

Least Concern
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The Chinese Water Chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis) is a species in the genus Eleocharis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Micronesia.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Vietnam), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pitsi
French châtaigne d'eau
German Wasserkastanie
Vietnamese Củ Mã Thầy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Củ Mã Thầy?
The scientific name of Củ Mã Thầy is Eleocharis dulcis. It belongs to the genus Eleocharis.
What is the conservation status of Củ Mã Thầy?
Củ Mã Thầy (Eleocharis dulcis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Củ Mã Thầy live?
Củ Mã Thầy is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Vietnam), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries).. Countries include Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar, Mauritius, Micronesia, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, United States, Vietnam.
What family does Củ Mã Thầy belong to?
Củ Mã Thầy (Eleocharis dulcis) belongs to the genus Eleocharis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Củ Mã Thầy endangered?
No, Củ Mã Thầy (Eleocharis dulcis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Củ Mã Thầy belong to?
Củ Mã Thầy (Eleocharis dulcis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of Củ Mã Thầy?
The closest relatives of Củ Mã Thầy in the genus Eleocharis include Blunt Spikerush, Canada spikesedge, Robbins Spikerush, horsetail spike-rush, Intermediate Spikerush.

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