Cyperus laevis

R.Br. (1810)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Poales Family: Cyperaceae Genus: Cyperus

Description

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Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Potentially naturalizing

Island Status

Lana'i Naturalized
Maui Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland.: 213 (1810)

Other References

Faccenda, Arthur, et al. 2025:171 (NEWNAT/L)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Scientific Name Authorship Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date