Cyperus kernii
Also known as: Isolepis kernii (Raymond) Lye +3 more
- Isolepis kernii (Raymond) Lye
- Lipocarpha kernii (Raymond) Goetgh.
- Rikliella kernii (Raymond) J.Raynal
- Scirpus kernii Raymond
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Cyperus kernii is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Africa and Tropical Asia, 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
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe