Cyperus laxus
Cyperus laxus is a sedge species in the Cyperaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Western Hemisphere and also to Africa. The species is reportedly naturalized in Assam and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Subspecies
Three subspecies are recognized:- Cyperus laxus subsp. buchholzii Lye - western and central Africa
- Cyperus laxus subsp. laxus - Western Hemisphere; naturalized in India
- Cyperus laxus subsp. sylvestris Lye - Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe