Cyperus ossicaulis
Also known as: Mariscus ossicaulis (Lye) J.-P.Lebrun & Stork
- Mariscus ossicaulis (Lye) J.-P.Lebrun & Stork
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cyperus ossicaulis is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Cyperus is notably large, comprising more than 950 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Somalia