Cyperus dactylotes
Cyperus dactylotes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species:
C. dactylotes
Binomial name
Cyperus dactylotes

Cyperus dactylotes is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to all of mainland Australia except for Victoria.[1][2]

Description

The perennial rhizomatous sedge typically grows to a height of 0.4 to 1.2 metres (1.3 to 3.9 ft) and has a tufted habit.[2] The trigonous or terete culms are smooth with a height of 45 to 100 cm (18 to 39 in) and a diameter of 2.5 to 4.5 mm (0.098 to 0.177 in). It has septate to nodulose leaves of about the same length as the culms with a width of about 6.5 mm (0.26 in).[3] It blooms between May and July producing green-yellow-brown flowers.[2] The compound or decompound inflorescence will commonly have many primary branches to a length of 14 cm (5.5 in) with sub-digitate clusters that are spherical to hemispherical and have a diameter of 10 to 30 mm (0.39 to 1.18 in).[3]

Distribution

It is found in creek beds, roadside drains and other damp areas in Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales.[3] In Western Australia it is found in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia where it grows in sand-loam-clay soils.[2] In New South Wales it is found from around the White Cliffs area to the borders in the north west of the state.[3] It is usually situated in damp areas such as along stream banks growing in sandy to loamy or clay soils.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Cyperus dactylotes Benth". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Cyperus dactylotes". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Cyperus dactylotes Benth". PlantNet. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
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