Cyperus xantholepis
Also known as: Cyperus dewildeorum (J.Raynal) Lye +2 more
- Cyperus dewildeorum (J.Raynal) Lye
- Pycreus dewildeorum J.Raynal
- Pycreus xantholepis Nelmes
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Cyperus xantholepis is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant 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
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cameroon, Chad, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre