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Cyperus sphaerocephalus

Also known as: Cyperus compactus var. flavissimus (Schrad.) C.B.Clarke +3 more
  • Cyperus compactus var. flavissimus (Schrad.) C.B.Clarke
  • Cyperus niveus var. flavissimus (Schrad.) Lye
  • Cyperus obtusiflorus var. flavissimus (Schrad.) Boeckeler
  • Cyperus obtusiflorus var. sphaerocephalus (Vahl) Kük.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Cyperus sphaerocephalus is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Somalia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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