| Trianoptiles | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Trianoptiles Fenzl ex Endl. |
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Its native range is South African Republic. [1]
Species: [1]
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