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
- "Cyperus crispulus". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
- "NT Flora: Cyperus crispulus". eflora.nt.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
- "Cyperus crispulus". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- 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.
- "Cyperus crispulus K.L.Wilson | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
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