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inflatedscale flatsedge

Scientific Name: Cyperus aggregatus

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Inflated-scale Flatsedge (Cyperus aggregatus)

Explore the details of Cyperus aggregatus, commonly known as inflated-scale flatsedge, a member of the sedge family. This page provides comprehensive information on its taxonomy, distribution, and more.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyperus aggregatus
  • Common Names: Inflated-scale flatsedge, Inflated Scale Flatsedge, Inflated-scale flat sedge
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Order: Cyperales
  • Genus: Cyperus
  • Synonyms:
    • Cyperus cayennensis (Lam.) Britton
    • Cyperus flavus (Vahl) Nees
    • Mariscus acicularis
    • Mariscus aggregatus

Distribution and Habitat

While specific distribution details are limited in the provided text, Cyperus aggregatus has been noted in locations such as Antarctica and Benin. Additionally, information can be found by searching for national parks where Inflatedscale Flatsedge occurs.

Economic Importance

  • Considered a weed in some contexts (fide Weed CIBA).

Related Species

  • Cyperus acuminatus (taper-tip flat sedge)
  • Cyperus articulatus (Jointed Flatsedge)
  • Cyperus bipartitus
  • Cyperus alopecuroides (foxtail flatsedge)

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
  • UA Herbarium
  • ASU Vascular Plant Herbarium