Cyperus michelianus (L.) Link

Michelis Nutsedge

Cyperaceae

Taxonomy

Classification

Group: Spermatophytina (Spermatophytes)
Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
Genus: Cyperus (Flatsedge)

Synonyms

Cyperus michelianus
Cyperus michelianus subsp. eu-michelianus
Cyperus michelianus subsp. pygmaeus
Cyperus pygmaeus
Dichostylis michelianus
Dichostylis pygmaeus
Scirpus michelianus

Related species

Cyperus longus L. - Galingale
Cyperus fuscus L. - Brown Galingale
Cyperus esculentus L. - Yellow Nutsedge
Cyperus flavescens L. - Yellow Galingale
Cyperus michelianus (L.) Link - Michelis Nutsedge

Traits


    Maximal 10 cm tall, annual. inflorescence: several spikes, arranged in a raceme or spike. spikelets: sessile or with a short stalk, 3–5 mm long. supporting-leaves of the flowers: whitish or light-brown, midvein notably coloured. flowers: ⚥, at least 3‑rowed. stamina:...

    You find the complete description in our identification books.

Distribution

Distribution in Europe


Cyperus michelianus

Legend

The colours represent the floristic status of the species in the respective region. Green indicates native occurrences, light green naturalized occurrences. Adventive occurrences are represented by light yellow shades and plants that are cultivated (but rarely occur in the wild) are dark yellow. Grey colours are used, if the floristic status of species is unknown or uncertain.

Distribution in Germany

Cyperus michelianus

Legend

Natural, established occurences
Artificial occurences

The color intensity reflects the species' abundance

Data: Floristische Kartierung Deutschlands (Stand 2013), Bundesamt für Naturschutz (www.floraweb.de)

Ecology

Cyperus michelianus

Cyperus michelianus

Status

  • native

Habitat

  • riparian vegetation, mudflat vegetation, reedbeds

  • in alkaline, moist to wet, periodically flooded habitats

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