Cyperaceae · Cyperus

Cyperus paniceus

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh & more
Flowering
August-November

Plant Details

Scientific name
Cyperus paniceus
Genus
Cyperus
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Degraded forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malesia
Found in India
Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
August-November
Conservation status
Least Concern (LC)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Cyperaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Spike
Fruit
Achene

Typical of the Cyperaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Cyperus paniceus

Cyperus paniceus is a herb belonging to the Cyperaceae family (Sedge family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 3-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, achene fruit. It is typically found in degraded forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malesia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-November. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).

Illustration representing the Cyperaceae family
Botanical family

Cyperaceae

Sedge family

Cyperus paniceus belongs to the Cyperaceae family.

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