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Cyperus difformis L. (1756)
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"Erect, tufted, non-rhizomatous annual herbs; roots reddish, culms 20-48 cm tall, acutery triquetrous with concave sides. Leaves few, basal, 9-30 x 0.3-0.5 cm, linear-acute, flat; sheaths 2-6 cm long, brown. Inflorescence compound, 3-6 cm across, branches ending in congested globose clusters of spikelets; leafy bracts 2-3; the lowest upto 20 cm long. Spikelets 2-5 x c. 1 mm, linear, obtuse. Glumes c. 0.7 x 1 mm, orbicular, apex rounded or emarginate, margins broadly white-hyaline, keel yellowish. Stamens 1-2. Stigmas 3. Nut c. 0.5 mm long, elliptic, trigonous, apiculate, pale brown."
Rounded Global Status Rank: GNR - Not Yet Ranked
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"Red List Category & Criteria: Least Concern ver 3.1 Year Assessed: 2010 Assessor/s: Gupta, A.K. Reviewer/s: Sadasivaiah, B., Bhat, G.K., Rao, M.L.V., Dahanukar, N. & Molur, S. Justification: This species is widespread and faces no major threat. It is therefore listed as Least Concern. Conservation Actions: No conservation measures are in place or needed."
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| Rights holder/Author | "Molur et al, 2011", IUCN and ZOO 2011, India Biodiversity Portal |
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Cyperus lateriflorus Torrey
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"Red List Category & Criteria: Least Concern ver 3.1 Year Assessed: 2010 Assessor/s: Gupta, A.K. Reviewer/s: Sadasivaiah, B., Bhat, G.K., Rao, M.L.V., Dahanukar, N. & Molur, S. Justification: This species is widespread and faces no major threat. It is therefore listed as Least Concern. Conservation Actions: No conservation measures are in place or needed."
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Flowering class: Monocot Habit: Herb
Habitat and Ecology
Systems
- Freshwater
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Population
Population Trend
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This species is native to southern Europe, most of Africa and Asia, and Australia.
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"Habitat and Ecology: The plant normally grows in flooded or in very moist soils. It is frequently found in small pools, along rivers, canals, and streams, in open wet places, and in grassy swamps. It grows best in rich, fertile soils, but can grow in poorer sandy or clay soils of unused lands or in fallow rice fields. Systems: Freshwater List of Habitats: 5, 5.2,5.7, 15, 15.8, 15.9"
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| Rights holder/Author | "Molur et al, 2011", IUCN and ZOO 2011, India Biodiversity Portal |
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