Cyperus cartilagineus
Also known as: Kyllinga cartilaginea K.Schum. +1 more
- Kyllinga cartilaginea K.Schum.
- Kyllinga coriacea Cherm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Indigenous to Africa, Cyperus cartilagineus is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania