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Poorland flatsedge

Cyperus compressus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (7 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Cyperus compressus (Poorland flatsedge)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish juncia anual

Arabic Se'ed

Similar Species in Cyperus

Cyperus alopecuroides

Great Plains Flatsedge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Poorland flatsedge?

The scientific name of Poorland flatsedge is Cyperus compressus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Poorland flatsedge?

Poorland flatsedge (Cyperus compressus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Poorland flatsedge live?

Poorland flatsedge is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (7 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Bhutan, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Guinea.

What family does Poorland flatsedge belong to?

Poorland flatsedge (Cyperus compressus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Poorland flatsedge endangered?

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

What kingdom does Poorland flatsedge belong to?

Poorland flatsedge (Cyperus compressus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Poorland flatsedge?

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