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Cyperus alternifolius.jpg

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
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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​
Please note that individual species identifications do not necessarily represent the opinion of all contributors.

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