Cyperus sphaerocephalus is a species of sedge that is native to parts of Africa.[1] In South Africa, it is called the golden headed sedge.[2]
| Cyperus sphaerocephalus | |
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| Cyperus sphaerocephalus with flower, in eSwatini | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. sphaerocephalus
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| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus sphaerocephalus | |
The species was first formally described by the botanist Martin Vahl in 1805.[1] Unlike many sedges, C. sphaerocephalus is believed to be pollinated by insects, hence the more conspicuous and colourful flowers.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Cyperus sphaerocephalus Vahl". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ Xanthos, Martin; Mayo, Simon J.; Larridon, Isabel (2023-03-22). "Reassessment of morphological species delimitations in the Cyperus margaritaceus-niveus complex using morphometrics". Plant Ecology and Evolution. 156 (1): 112–127. doi:10.5091/plecevo.97453. hdl:1854/LU-01HJN76KRDJSHT2E85Y6ZYSE3X. ISSN 2032-3921.
- ^ Wragg, Peter D.; Johnson, Steven D. (17 May 2011). "Transition from wind pollination to insect pollination in sedges: experimental evidence and functional traits". New Phytologist. 191 (4): 1128–1140. doi:10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03762.x. ISSN 0028-646X.
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