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Cyperus odoratus L.
| Family Name: | Cyperaceae |
| Common Name: | Flat Sedge, Fragrant Flatsedge, Rusty Flatsedge |
This fast-growing sedge occurs in freshwater or brackish marshes or swamps.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant (Sedge (Cyperaceae)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Grassy |
| Maximum Height | 10 cm to 76 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | New World, Tropical and Subtropical Old World to Caucasus |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Aquatic (Freshwater Pond / Lake / River) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Spontaneous (Naturalised)) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Green |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Scaly |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Spikelet / Compound Spike |
| Inflorescence Size | 46 cm |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
|---|---|
| Fruit Type | Indehiscent Dry Fruit , Achene |
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Others
| Master ID | 34394 |
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| Species ID | 8807 |
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