Cyperus alatus subsp. alatus
Also known as: Cyperus alatus var. serratus Peter & Kük.
- Cyperus alatus var. serratus Peter & Kük.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Africa, Cyperus alatus subsp. alatus is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cyperus alatus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Equatorial Guinea, Free State, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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