Species of plant in Cyperaceae family endemic to Asia, Africa and the Americas
Annual sedge
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
Clade:
Tracheophytes
Clade:
Angiosperms
Clade:
Monocots
Clade:
Commelinids
Order:
Poales
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Cyperus
Species:
C. compressus
Binomial name
Cyperus compressus
L.
Cyperus compressus inflorescence
Cyperus compressus, commonly known as annual sedge, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that has a wide distribution throughout countries with warmer climates. It is found in tropical areas of Africa, Asia and the Americas.[2]
In Europe it is commonly known as hedgehog sedge and the French know it as souchet comprimé. In India it is called mothi and in Japan it is known as kugugayatsuri.[2]
^Beentje, H.J.; Lansdown, R.V. (2018). "Cyperus compressus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T164257A120149831. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T164257A120149831.en. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
^ ab"Cyperus compressus (annual sedge)". Invasive Species Compendium. Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
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