Biology:Cyperus surinamensis
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Short description: Species of plant
| Tropical flatsedge | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. surinamensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus surinamensis Rottb.
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Cyperus surinamensis, also known as the tropical flatsedge, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to the Americas.[1]
Description
The annual or short-lived perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 0.35 to 0.8 metres (1.15 to 2.62 ft). It blooms between late spring and early fall producing reddish-brown flowers.[2]
Distribution
The species is native to the south east of the United States of America , Mexico and parts of Central America.[2] It is an alien species in Western Australia but is found in the Kimberley region.[3]
Ecology
It grows in sunny areas with disturbed soil from sea level to an altitude of 200 metres (656 ft).[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Cyperus surinamensis Rottb. tropical flatsedge". United States Department of Agriculture. https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CYSU. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Cyperus surinamensis Rottbøll, Descr. Pl. Rar. 20. 1772.". Flora of North America. eFloras.org. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242357722. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ↑ "Cyperus surinamensis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife. https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/44544.
Wikidata ☰ Q8465289 entry
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