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Cyperus lanceolatus Poir. Pycreus propinquus Nees |
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Perennial up to 52 cm high, sometimes appearing to be annual; culms tufted, 3-angled, smooth, the base covered with reddish-brown to purplish bladeless sheaths. Involucral bracts 2-3, leaf-like, stiffly spreading. Inflorescence capitate, with golden-brown spikelets in a dense, digitate, globose cluster. |
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Derivation of specific name: | lanceolatus: lance-shaped, tapered to a point, probably referring to the scabrid leaf apex. |
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Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in tropical Africa, Madagascar, South America |
Zimbabwe distribution: | N,E |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Literature: |
Hoenselaar, K., Verdcourt, B. & Beentje, H.J. (2010). Cyperaceae Flora of Tropical East Africa Pages 291 - 292. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 89. |
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