Cyperus niveus Retz.
var. tisserantii (Cherm.) K. Lye

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Mutinondo Wilderness Area
Apr 2013
Photo: Lari Merret

Synonyms:	Cyperus margritaceus var. tisserantii (Cherm.) Kük. Cyperus tisserantii Cherm.
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Frequency:
Status:	Native
Description:	Leaf blade less than 1.2 mm wide, plant showing signs of burning; spikelets up to 12 per head (cf. var leucocephala).
Type location:	Central African Republic
Notes:	Red data list status: Widespread: Least concern
Derivation of specific name:
Habitat:	Wet forest or woodland; footpaths and clearings; burnt grassland.
Altitude range:	400 - 1200 m
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Worldwide distribution:	Widespread in tropical Africa: Nigeria and Ethiopia to Zambia
Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca):	N
Zambian distribution (Provinces):	Mc
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Insects associated with this species:
Spot characters:	Display spot characters for this species
Content last updated:	Tuesday 27 June 2017
Literature:	Gordon-Gray, K.D. (1995). Cyperaceae in Natal Strelitzia 2 Hoenselaar, K., Verdcourt, B. & Beentje, H.J. (2010). Cyperaceae Flora of Tropical East Africa Pages 168 - 170.

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