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Cyperus frondosus, Cyperus onustus, Eucyperus alternifolius
Umbrella papyrus, umbrella sedge
Cyperus alternifolius, with the common names of umbrella papyrus, umbrella sedge or umbrella palm, is a grass-like plant in the very large genus Cyperus of the sedge family, Cyperaceae.[+]
Cyperus alternifolius, also known as umbrella papyrus or umbrella sedge, is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical Africa. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes and irrigation channels. Studies have reported its presence in various locations, including the Al Wakra and Al Thakira regions, where it grows in standing water or saturated soils. The plant's ability to tolerate a range of salinity levels and high temperatures makes it well-suited to Qatar's arid environment. Its introduction to Qatar is likely attributed to human activity, and its spread may be facilitated by the country's extensive irrigation network.
Umbrella papyrus (Cyperus alternifolius) on Sahat Al Luqta Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 18, 2015
Al Beday St, Doha, Qatar
Seed head of umbrella papyrus (Cyperus alternifolius) taken from Sahat Al Luqta Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 18, 2015Al Abeer Street, Doha, Qatar
Plant of umbrella papyrus (Cyperus alternifolius) taken from Sahat Al Luqta Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 18, 2015Al Abeer Street, Doha, Qatar
Close up of umbrella papyrus (Cyperus alternifolius) taken from Sahat Al Luqta Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 18, 2015Al Abeer Street, Doha, Qatar
Head of umbrella papyrus (Cyperus alternifolius) taken from Sahat Al Luqta Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 18, 2015Al Abeer Street, Doha, Qatar
Umbrella papyrus (Cyperus alternifolius) in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, April 28, 2016Al Markhiya St, Doha, QatarObservations of Cyperus alternifolius in Qatar revealed the plant's presence in various locations, including Sahat Al Luqta Street in Al Luqta area and a park at Al Markhiya Street near Onaiza. The plant was found to have distinctive umbrella-like leaves and seed heads. Close-up observations showed detailed structures of the plant's head and seeds. The plant was spotted on different dates, March 18, 2015, and April 28, 2016, indicating its persistence in the area. The observations also suggest that Cyperus alternifolius can thrive in urban environments, such as parks and streets, in Doha, Qatar. Overall, the observations provide insights into the plant's morphology and distribution in Qatar. The plant's ability to grow in different locations and times of the year is notable, suggesting its adaptability to local conditions.
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