Cyperus melanospermus subsp. elatus
Also known as: Cyperus aromaticus var. elatus (Steud.) Kük. +5 more
- Cyperus aromaticus var. elatus (Steud.) Kük.
- Kyllinga elata Steud.
- Kyllinga melanosperma subsp. elata (Steud.) Lye
- Kyllinga melanosperma var. elata (Steud.) J.-P.Lebrun & Stork
- Kyllinga polyphylla var. elata (Steud.) Cherm.
- Kyllinga polyphylla var. elata (Steud.) Lye
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus melanospermus subsp. elatus is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cyperus melanospermus, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rodrigues, Réunion, Seychelles
Base Species & Variations