Cyperus mwinilungensis
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Mapanza
Jan 1956
Record: E.A. Robinson
Photocopy by Mike Bingham
Choma-Namwala 168 km, dambo
Jan 1957
Record: E.A. Robinson
Photocopy by Mike Bingham
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| Synonyms: |
Cyperus mwinilungensis var. maior Podlech |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Widespread |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Perennial, up to 34 cm tall, with stolons and small round tubers at the base of the culm. Culm 3-angled, edges smooth or slightly scabrid. Inflorescence a simple anthela. Glumes dark red-brown or black. The round tubers distinguish this from other wetland species of similar habit, compare C. tenax and C. deciduus. |
| Type location: |
Zambia |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | |
| Habitat: | Seasonal bogs and swamps. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1000 - 1400 m |
| Flowering time: | |
| Worldwide distribution: | Zambia and Tanzania |
| FZ divisions: | N,C,S |
| Zambian distribution (Provinces): | N,Mc,C,Lk,S |
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| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Thursday 2 February 2017 |
| Literature: |
Hoenselaar, K., Verdcourt, B. & Beentje, H.J. (2010). Cyperaceae Flora of Tropical East Africa Pages 209 - 210. Illustration on page 203 (Includes a picture). |
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