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

Cyperus latzii is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia,[1] and found in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.[2]

The perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.5 metres (1.0 to 1.6 ft) and has a tufted habit. It blooms between June and July and produces green-yellow-brown flowers.[1]

In Western Australia it is found in swamps and along creeks in the Kimberley region where it grows in sandy-loamy soils.[1]

The species was first described in 1991 by Karen Wilson.[3][4] There are no synonyms.[5]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Cyperus latzii". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  2. "Cyperus latzii occurrence data". Australasian Virtual Herbarium. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  3. "Cyperus latzii". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  4. Karen Wilson (27 September 1991). "Systematic studies in Cyperus section Pinnati (Cyperaceae)". Telopea. 4 (3): 487–488, Figs 29b, 31d. doi:10.7751/TELOPEA19914945. ISSN 0312-9764. Wikidata Q55800547.
  5. "Cyperus latzii K.L.Wilson | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
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