Isolepis costata
Also known as: Ficinia costata (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) H.Pfeiff. +6 more
- Ficinia costata (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) H.Pfeiff.
- Isolepis costata var. macra (Boeckeler) B.L.Burtt
- Isolepis setacea var. abyssinica Boeckeler
- Scirpus costatus (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Boeckeler
- Scirpus costatus var. macer (Boeckeler) Cherm.
- Scirpus macer Boeckeler
- Scirpus multicostatus Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Originating in Africa, Isolepis costata is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Burundi, Cape Provinces, Ethiopia, Free State, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre, Zimbabwe