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Pacific island flat sedge

Cyperus cyperoides

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (Singapore), Europe (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Chile).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇱 Chile 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Cyperus cyperoides (Pacific island flat sedge)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific island flat sedge?

The scientific name of Pacific island flat sedge is Cyperus cyperoides. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Pacific island flat sedge?

Pacific island flat sedge (Cyperus cyperoides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pacific island flat sedge live?

Pacific island flat sedge is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (Singapore), Europe (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Fiji, France, Guinea, Madagascar, Micronesia, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa.

What family does Pacific island flat sedge belong to?

Pacific island flat sedge (Cyperus cyperoides) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Pacific island flat sedge endangered?

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

What kingdom does Pacific island flat sedge belong to?

Pacific island flat sedge (Cyperus cyperoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Pacific island flat sedge?

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