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Kyllinga squamulata Thonn. ex Vahl
Asian spikesedge

Family: Cyperaceae

Group: Monocot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Annual

Map of select IRC data for peninsular Florida

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Not Cultivated

Comments: For images, click on the Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants link below.

Other data on Kyllinga squamulata available from :

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
Kyllinga squamulata has been found in the following 2 conservation areas :
Occurrence Native Status
Big Cypress National Preserve Present Not Native, Naturalized
Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge Present Not Native, Naturalized

Kyllinga squamulata has been found in the following county :
Occurrence Native Status
Collier County Not Native, Naturalized

Kyllinga squamulata has been found in the following habitat :
Disturbed Upland