Cyperus kerstenii
Also known as: Cyperus kerstenii var. irregularis Kük. +2 more
- Cyperus kerstenii var. irregularis Kük.
- Cyperus vaginatissimus K.Schum.
- Mariscus kerstenii (Boeckeler) 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 kerstenii is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cyperus genus, encompassing over 950 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda