Cyperus alternifolius  L.

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm​
Plants > Angiosperms > Cyperaceae > Cyperus alternifolius

Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Class: Monocots
Order: Poales
Family: ​Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species: alternifolius

  • Common names: Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm​
  • Thai names: 
  • Chinese names: 野生风车草 ye sheng feng che cao
  • Distribution: Native range is Tropical & S. Africa, Madagascar, Arabian Peninsula.
  • Image locations: Chiang Mai (Ob Khan N.P.)
  • Map info: Provinces are highlighted according to phytogeographical areas as used in the Flora of Thailand project.
  • Additional notes: ID credit Tomoki Sando
Cyperus alternifolius image location map.jpg
Image locations
Images of Cyperus alternifolius from Thailand.
Cyperus alternifolius Ob Khan NP Chiang Mai Feb 2020.jpg
Cyperus alternifolius, Ob Khan N.P. Chiang Mai, Feb 2020
References:
​The Plant List - accessed 03 Mar 2020​
Flora of China - accessed 03 Mar 2020​
KEW Plants of the World Online - accessed 03 Mar 2020​