Cyperus sexflorus | |
---|---|
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Cyperaceae |
Genus: | Cyperus |
Species: | C. sexflorus |
Binomial name | |
Cyperus sexflorus | |
Cyperus sexflorus is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia. [1]
The rhizomatous, perennial, herbaceous, grass-like sedge typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.75 metres (1.0 to 2.5 ft). It blooms between January and July, producing brown flowers. [1]
In Western Australia it is found amongst sandstone rocks in the Kimberley region where it grows in sandy soils. [1] It is also found across the top end of the Northern Territory. [2]
Cyperus polystachyos, also known as Pycreus polystachyos, and also called manyspike flatsedge in the USA, or bunchy sedge, coast flatsedge, many-spiked sedge or Texas sedge in Australia, is a herbaceous species in the family Cyperaceae, widespread in tropical and subtropical areas around the world, sometimes extending its range into temperate regions.
Cyperus betchei is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.
Cyperus centralis is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to arid areas of central Australia.
Cyperus compressus, commonly known as annual sedge, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that has a wide distribution throughout countries with warmer climates. It is found in tropical areas of Africa, Asia and the Americas.
Cyperus concinnus is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia, and found in New South Wales, Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia.
Cyperus conicus is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Western Australia.
Cyperus crispulus is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia and found in Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.
Cyperus dactylotes is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.
Cyperus gilesii, commonly known as Giles' flat-sedge, is a sedge of the Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.
Cyperus gymnocaulos, commonly known as spiny flatsedge, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.
Cyperus javanicus, also known as the Javanese flatsedge, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Indonesia and Australia.
Cyperus latzii is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia, and found in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Cyperus nutans is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia, China, India, Bangladesh, south-east Asia, Malaysia, India, and Indonesia.
Cyperus orgadophilus is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia, in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and Queensland.
Cyperus portae-tartari is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia, and found in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Cyperus pulchellus is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to northern Australia, tropical Africa, northwest Madagascar and Southeast Asia.
Cyperus pygmaeus, also known as dwarf flat sedge, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.
Cyperus vaginatus, commonly known as stiff-leaf sedge or stiff flat-sedge, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.
Cyperus viscidulus is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to north western Australia.
Cyperus zollingeri, commonly known as roadside flatsedge, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to tropical areas of Australia, Africa and Asia.