
Piripiri
Cyperus giganteus Vahl
Names
| English | Piripiri |
|---|---|
| Dutch | Parasolgras |
| Spanish | Pirí |
| Chinese | — |
| Scientific name | Cyperus giganteus Vahl |
About this species
Cyperus giganteus (also known as piripiri) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It belongs to the genus Cyperus. Its native range extends from Jalisco in west-central Mexico as far south as Uruguay, and also grows on some islands in the Caribbean (Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Trinidad). The species is sparingly naturalized in eastern Texas and southern Louisiana.
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El pirí (Cyperus giganteus) es una especie de planta del género Cyperus. Se distribuye entre México, las Antillas, llegando al sur hasta Argentina y Uruguay.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Cyperus |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Wanica2
- Paramaribo1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.



