Kyllinga platyphylla K. Schum.

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Synonyms:	Cyperus ciliato-pilosus Mattf. & Kük.
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Derivation of specific name:	platyphylla: wide leaved
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Zambian distribution (Provinces):	N,C,Lk,S
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Literature:	Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 88.

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