Cyperus dactylotes
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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. dactylotes
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Cyperus dactylotes is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to all of mainland Australia except for Victoria.[1][2]
Description
[edit]The perennial rhizomatous sedge typically grows to a height of 0.4 to 1.2 metres (1.3 to 3.9 ft) and has a tufted habit.[2] The trigonous or terete culms are smooth with a height of 45 to 100 cm (18 to 39 in) and a diameter of 2.5 to 4.5 mm (0.098 to 0.177 in). It has septate to nodulose leaves of about the same length as the culms with a width of about 6.5 mm (0.26 in).[3] It blooms between May and July producing green-yellow-brown flowers.[2] The compound or decompound inflorescence will commonly have many primary branches to a length of 14 cm (5.5 in) with sub-digitate clusters that are spherical to hemispherical and have a diameter of 10 to 30 mm (0.39 to 1.18 in).[3]
Distribution
[edit]It is found in creek beds, roadside drains and other damp areas in Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales.[3] In Western Australia it is found in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia where it grows in sand-loam-clay soils.[2] In New South Wales it is found from around the White Cliffs area to the borders in the north west of the state.[3] It is usually situated in damp areas such as along stream banks growing in sandy to loamy or clay soils.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Cyperus dactylotes Benth". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Cyperus dactylotes". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ a b c d "Cyperus dactylotes Benth". PlantNet. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 21 July 2020.