Cyperus crispulus

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

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]

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References

  1. ^ a b "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.
  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.