Cyperus aster
Also known as: Mariscus aster C.B.Clarke ex Cherm.
- Mariscus aster C.B.Clarke ex Cherm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus aster is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cyperus genus, encompassing over 950 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar, Tanzania
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms