Cyperus surinamensis, also known as the tropical flatsedge, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to the Americas.[1]
| Tropical flatsedge | |
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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. surinamensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus surinamensis | |
Description
editThe annual or short-lived perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 0.35 to 0.8 metres (1.15 to 2.62 ft). It blooms between late spring and early fall producing reddish-brown flowers.[2]
Distribution
editThe species is native to the south east of the United States of America, Mexico and parts of Central America.[2] It is an alien species in Western Australia but is found in the Kimberley region.[3]
Ecology
editIt grows in sunny areas with disturbed soil from sea level to an altitude of 200 metres (656 ft).[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Cyperus surinamensis Rottb. tropical flatsedge". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ^ a b c "Cyperus surinamensis Rottbøll, Descr. Pl. Rar. 20. 1772". Flora of North America. eFloras.org. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ^ "Cyperus surinamensis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.