Browning, J., Gordon-Gray, K.D., Lock, M., Beentje, H., Vollesen, K., Bauters, K., Archer, C., Larridon, I., Xanthos, M., Vorster, P., Bruhl, J., Wilson, K. & Zhang, X. (2020) Cyperaceae Flora Zambesiaca 14 1-455
Annual or perennials. Culms terete or triangular. Leaves (if present) usually basal. Main inflorescence bract culm-like and appearing as a continuation of the culm beyond the inflorescence. Inflorescence either a dense apparently lateral cluster of spikelets or an anthela of many spikelets. Spikelets with numerous bisexual flowers. Glumes spirally arranged. Perianth bristles present or 0. Stamens usually 3. Ovary with a long style and 2-3 stigmas. Note that the perianth bristles must not be confused with the 3 filaments arising from the base which may be persistent in fruit. Some of the annual species may produce basal flowers hidden in the lower leaf sheaths. Zambia: 8 taxa. |
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| Species | FZ divisions | Content |
| confusus (N.E. Br.) Lye | C,S | Description, Image |
| confusus (N.E.Br.) Lye var. rogersii (N.E.Br.) Lye | N,S | Description, Image |
| corymbosus (Roth ex Roem. & Schult.) J. Raynal | B,N,W,C,S | Description, Image |
| erectus (Poir.) Palla ex J. Raynal subsp. raynalii (Schuyler) Beentje | B | Description |
| mucronatus (L.) Palla ex Kerner | N,C | Description, Image |
| muricinux (C.B. Clarke) J. Raynal | C,S | Description, Image |
| rhodesicus (Podlech) Lye [DD] | ||
| scirpoides (Schrad.) Browning |