Cyperus aterrimus
Also known as: Cyperus aterrimus subsp. atroviridis (C.B.Clarke) Kük. +3 more
- Cyperus aterrimus subsp. atroviridis (C.B.Clarke) Kük.
- Cyperus aterrimus var. agglomeratus Kük.
- Cyperus aterrimus var. atroviridis (C.B.Clarke) Kük.
- Cyperus atroviridis C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus aterrimus is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Cyperus is notably large, comprising more than 950 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Gulf of Guinea Is., Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre