Cyperus sphaerocephalus

Cyperus sphaerocephalus
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Cyperus sphaerocephalus with flower, in eSwatini
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species:
C. sphaerocephalus
Binomial name
Cyperus sphaerocephalus

Cyperus sphaerocephalus is a species of sedge that is native to parts of Africa.[1] In South Africa, it is called the golden headed sedge.[2]

The species was first formally described by the botanist Martin Vahl in 1805.[1] Unlike many sedges, C. sphaerocephalus is believed to be pollinated by insects, hence the more conspicuous and colourful flowers.[3]

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References

  1. ^ a b "Cyperus sphaerocephalus Vahl". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  2. ^ Xanthos, Martin; Mayo, Simon J.; Larridon, Isabel (2023-03-22). "Reassessment of morphological species delimitations in the Cyperus margaritaceus-niveus complex using morphometrics". Plant Ecology and Evolution. 156 (1): 112–127. doi:10.5091/plecevo.97453. hdl:1854/LU-01HJN76KRDJSHT2E85Y6ZYSE3X. ISSN 2032-3921.
  3. ^ Wragg, Peter D.; Johnson, Steven D. (17 May 2011). "Transition from wind pollination to insect pollination in sedges: experimental evidence and functional traits". New Phytologist. 191 (4): 1128–1140. doi:10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03762.x. ISSN 0028-646X.


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