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roadside flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus sphacelatus
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cyperus sphacelatus: Roadside Flatsedge
Cyperus sphacelatus, commonly known as Roadside Flatsedge, is a species of sedge within the Cyperus genus. It is also referred to as roadside flat sedge.
Considerations for Pets
- Some members of the Cyperus genus are noted to have sharp edges or other physical traits that could pose a minor physical risk.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyperus sphacelatus Rottb.
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Synonyms: Cyperus balbisii Kunth, Cyperus chromatolepis Steud.
- Common Names: Roadside Flatsedge, Roadside flat sedge
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Roadside Flatsedge can be found in various locations, including Australia and along roadsides in general.
- It is often found in open areas such as roadside ditches and disturbed sites.
Ecological Role
- In some regions, Roadside Flatsedge is considered a weed.
- Construction, agricultural activities, and roadside mowing contribute to the spread of its seeds and dispersal to new areas.
- It can be found along stream edges and in roadside gutter channels.
Other Cyperus Species
- Cyperus zollingeri is reported from Kerala (India), Australia, Taiwan, and Congo.
- Cyperus tenuiculmis is another species within the same genus, also referred to as Roadside Flatsedge.
- Cyperus alopecuroides is known as Foxtail Flatsedge.
- Cyperus spectabilis is called Spectacular Flatsedge.
- Cyperus squarrosus is known as Bearded Flatsedge.
- Cyperus acuminatus is known as tapertip flatsedge and pale umbrella-sedge.
- Cyperus erythrorhizos is known as redroot flatsedge and is considered invasive in some regions.
- Cyperus odoratus is known as fragrant flatsedge.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyperus sphacelatus.
- The Chicago Botanic Garden's Seeds of Success program collects photos of Cyperus sphacelatus.