Cyperus hesperius is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.[1]
| Cyperus hesperius | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. hesperius
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| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus hesperius | |
The perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.4 metres (1.0 to 1.3 ft) and has a tufted habit and produces yellow-brown flowers.[1]
In Western Australia it is found on rocky hillsides in the Pilbara region where it grows in red sandy-loamy soils.[1]
The species was first described in 1991 by Karen Wilson.[2][3] There are no synonyms.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Cyperus hesperius". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Cyperus hesperius". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- ^ Karen Wilson (27 September 1991). "Systematic studies in Cyperus section Pinnati (Cyperaceae)". Telopea. 4 (3): 422–423, Figs 9m-o, 10d. doi:10.7751/TELOPEA19914945. ISSN 0312-9764. Wikidata Q55800547.
- ^ "Cyperus hesperius K.L.Wilson | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-12-27.