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West Indian flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus confertus
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
West Indian Flatsedge (Cyperus confertus)
Cyperus confertus, commonly known as West Indian Flatsedge, is a perennial plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family. This graminoid species has a wide distribution across tropical and subtropical regions.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a type of flatsedge.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a type of flatsedge.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Synonyms
- Mariscus confertus (Sw.) C.B. Clarke
- Cyperis biuncialis Andersson
- C. dissitiflorus
Common Names
- West Indian Flatsedge (English)
- Junco (Spanish)
Distribution and Habitat
- Cyperus confertus is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
- It is widespread across Africa, southern Asia, northern Australia, the southeastern United States, the West Indies, and Latin America.
- Specific locations include the West Indies, southeastern Pennsylvania south to northern Florida and west to Texas, and various regions in Africa and Asia.
Ecological Role
- In some regions, flatsedges are considered noxious aquatic vegetation and can be problematic weeds in rice fields.
Additional Information
- Accepted Symbol: CYCO2
Resources and Further Information
- Discover Life
- Garden Guides
- ARKive (for information on West Indian fimbry, which may be related or confused with this species)
- USWildflowers Database
- Philippine Herbal Medicine
- Wikipedia