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Synonyms: |
Cyperus mwinilungensis var. maior Podlech |
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Frequency: | Widespread |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Perennial, up to 34 cm tall, with stolons and small round tubers at the base of the culm. Culm 3-angled, edges smooth or slightly scabrid. Inflorescence a simple anthela. Glumes dark red-brown or black. The round tubers distinguish this from other wetland species of similar habit, compare C. tenax and C. deciduus. |
Type location: |
Zambia |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | |
Habitat: | Seasonal bogs and swamps. |
Altitude range: | 1000 - 1400 m |
Flowering time: | |
Worldwide distribution: | Zambia and Tanzania |
Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca): | N,C,S |
Zambian distribution (Provinces): | N,Mc,C,Lk,S |
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Endemic status: | |
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Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Content last updated: | Thursday 2 February 2017 |
Literature: |
Hoenselaar, K., Verdcourt, B. & Beentje, H.J. (2010). Cyperaceae Flora of Tropical East Africa Pages 209 - 210. Illustration on page 203 (Includes a picture). |
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