Cyperus crispulus

Cyperus crispulus is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia and found in Western Australia,[1] and the Northern Territory.[2]

Cyperus crispulus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species:
C. crispulus
Binomial name
Cyperus crispulus

The perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 0.4 metres (0.7 to 1.3 ft) in height and has a tufted habit and produces brown flowers.

It is found in rock crevices amongst sandstone outcrops in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.[1]

The species was first described in 1991 by Karen Wilson.[3][4] There are no synonyms.[5]

See also

References

  1. "Cyperus crispulus". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  2. "NT Flora: Cyperus crispulus". eflora.nt.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-12-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Cyperus crispulus". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  4. Karen Wilson (27 September 1991). "Systematic studies in Cyperus section Pinnati (Cyperaceae)". Telopea. 4 (3): 430–432, Figs 13j-l, 14d, 16a. doi:10.7751/TELOPEA19914945. ISSN 0312-9764. Wikidata Q55800547.
  5. "Cyperus crispulus K.L.Wilson | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-12-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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