Isolepis antarctica
Also known as: Cyperus minutus Roth +7 more
- Cyperus minutus Roth
- Isolepis bergiana (Spreng.) Schult.
- Isolepis bergiana Drège
- Isolepis sesslerioides Kunth
- Scirpus antarcticus var. alpinus Ewart
- Scirpus antarcticus var. propinquus Ewart
- Scirpus bergianus Spreng.
- Scirpus dregeanus C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Isolepis antarctica is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Cyperaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Australasia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, New Zealand North, New Zealand South
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
St.Helena