Cyperus planifolius

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Cyperus planifolius
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species:
C. planifolius
Binomial name
Cyperus planifolius
Rich., 1792
Synonyms [2]
  • Cyperus brunneusSw.
  • Mariscus planifolius(Rich.) Urb.

Cyperus planifolius, commonly known as flatleaf flatsedge, [2] is a species of sedge that is native to southern parts of North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern parts of South America. [3]

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References

  1. Bárrios, S.; Copeland, A. (2021). "Cyperus planifolius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2021: e.T170655839A192152459. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T170655839A192152459.en . Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Cyperus planifolius". Integrated Taxonomic Information System . Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  3. "Cyperus planifolius Rich". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 15 May 2022.