Cyperaceae · Cyperus

Cyperus pulchellus

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka, Uttarakhand
Flowering
October-August

Plant Details

Scientific name
Cyperus pulchellus
Genus
Cyperus
Habit
Herb
Native to
Africa, Southeast Asia
Found in India
Karnataka, Uttarakhand
Flowering & fruiting
October-August
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 pulchellus

Cyperus pulchellus 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 usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Africa, Southeast Asia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-August. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).

Illustration representing the Cyperaceae family
Botanical family

Cyperaceae

Sedge family

Cyperus pulchellus belongs to the Cyperaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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