Cyperus carinatus

Cyperus carinatus is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to northern Australia.[1][2]

Cyperus carinatus
Growing in Western Australia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species:
C. carinatus
Binomial name
Cyperus carinatus

The rhizomatous perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 metre (1.6 to 3.3 ft) and has a caespitose habit. The plant blooms between March and August producing brown flowers.[2]

In Western Australia it is found around creeks and rivers in the Kimberley region where it grows in sandy soils.[2] It is also found in the Northern Territory and in Queensland.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Cyperus carinatus R.Br". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  2. "Cyperus carinatus". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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