Cyperus schweinfurthii
Also known as: Mariscus schweinfurthii Chiov.
- Mariscus schweinfurthii Chiov.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus schweinfurthii is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cyperus, which contains over 950 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burkina, Eritrea