Cyperus impubes
Also known as: Mariscus impubes (Steud.) Napper +1 more
- Mariscus impubes (Steud.) Napper
- Mariscus moniliferus Chiov.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in Africa, Cyperus impubes is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms