Cyperus blepharoleptos

• Common Names
  Cuban bulrush
• Synonyms
  Oxycaryum cubense, Scirpus cubensis, Anosporum cubense
• Family
  Cyperaceae
• Conclusions by Zone

  Central, North, South

  High Invasion Risk

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  Species evaluated with the Predictive Tool:
  Predicted to be invasive and not recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed every 10 years.
  In particular cases, this species may be considered for use under specific management practices that have been approved by the IFAS Invasive Plant Working Group. 

  Assessment Status: Complete

• Growth Habit
  Graminoid
• Origin
  South America
• Tool Used
  Predictive Tool
• Predictive Tool Score
  19
• Assessment Dates
  2021
• Counties
  N/A
• Detailed Data
  • cyperus_blepharoleptos_wra_2021.pdf
  • cyperus_blepharoleptos_climate_suitability.pdf
• Links
  • USDA Plants Database
  • EDDMapS
  • Atlas of Florida's Vascular Plants
  • UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants