Cyperus sexflorus

Last updated

Cyperus sexflorus
Scientific classification Red Pencil Icon.png
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]

See also

Related Research Articles

<i>Cyperus polystachyos</i> Species of plant

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.

<i>Cyperus betchei</i> species of plant in Cyperaceae family endemic to Australia

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.

<i>Cyperus compressus</i> species of plant in Cyperaceae family endemic to Asia, Africa and the Americas

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.

<i>Cyperus concinnus</i> species of plant in Cyperaceae family endemic to Australia

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.

<i>Cyperus conicus</i> species of plant in Cyperaceae family endemic to 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.

<i>Cyperus dactylotes</i> Species of plant

Cyperus dactylotes is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.

<i>Cyperus gilesii</i> Species of plant

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.

<i>Cyperus javanicus</i> Species of plant

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.

<i>Cyperus pygmaeus</i> Species of plant

Cyperus pygmaeus, also known as dwarf flat sedge, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.

<i>Cyperus vaginatus</i> Species of plant

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.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Cyperus sexflorus". FloraBase . Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
  2. "Cyperus sexflorus R.Br". NT Flora. Government of Northern Territory . Retrieved 6 October 2017.