Cyperus alopecuroides
Cyperus alopecuroides, commonly known as the foxtail flatsedge,[2] is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.[3]
| Cyperus alopecuroides | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. alopecuroides |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus alopecuroides | |
The perennial and rhizomatous sedge typically grows to a height of 1 to 1.5 metres (3.3 to 4.9 ft). The plant blooms between May and July producing yellow-brown flowers.[3]
In Western Australia, it is found around lakes and swamps in the eastern Kimberley region.[3]
See also
References
- Lansdown, R.V., Beentje, H.J., Daoud-Bouattour, A., Ghrabi-Gammar, Z., Muller, S., Ben Saad, S. & Mahamane, A. (2018). "Foxtail Sedge Cyperus alopecuroides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T164443A120147992. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T164443A120147992.en. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Cyperus alopecuroides". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- "Cyperus alopecuroides". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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