Cyperus melas
Also known as: Juncellus ater C.B.Clarke +2 more
- Juncellus ater C.B.Clarke
- Pycreus ater (C.B.Clarke) Cherm.
- Pycreus melas (Ridl.) C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Cyperus melas is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe