About Annual Flat-sedge
Annual Flat-sedge (Pycreus pumilus) 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 marshy areas, paddy fields and wetlands. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, China, Southeast Asia, Malaysia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-February. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Pycreus pumilus
- Genus
- Pycreus
- Family
- CYPERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Marshy areas, paddy fields and wetlands
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, China, Southeast Asia, Malaysia
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Cyperaceae
Sedge family
Annual Flat-sedge belongs to the Cyperaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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