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Cyperus laevigatus
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Choma, Muckle Neuk
Jan 1954
Record: E.A. Robinson
Photocopy by Mike Bingham
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| Synonyms: |
Juncellus laevigatus (L.) C.B. Clarke |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Perennial with culms crowded or spaced, arising from a creeping rhizome. Leaves usually reduced to sheaths; blades when present linear, inrolled, almost culm-like. |
| Type location: |
South Africa |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | laevigatus: smooth |
| Habitat: | Associated with salt springs, often forming dense mats. |
| Altitude range: | 0 - 2300 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in Africa and pantropic |
| Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca): | E,S |
| Zambian distribution (Provinces): | E,S |
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| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Thursday 2 February 2017 |
| Literature: |
Gordon-Gray, K.D. (1995). Cyperaceae in Natal Strelitzia 2 Pages 59 - 60. (Includes a picture). Hoenselaar, K., Verdcourt, B. & Beentje, H.J. (2010). Cyperaceae Flora of Tropical East Africa Pages 209 - 210. Illustrations on pages 153-155 (Includes a picture). 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. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 119. |
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