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Cyperus ×deamii
Scientific Name: Cyperus ×deamii
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyperus deamii
Cyperus deamii is a species of sedge. Common names include Deam's flatsedge and cyperus-like sedge. The plant is also referred to as Cyperus x deamii, highlighting its hybrid origin.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyperus deamii O'Neill
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Cyperus x deamii O'Neill (pro sp.)
Distribution and Habitat
The genus Cyperus is widely distributed across all continents, thriving in both tropical and temperate regions.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cyperus species are generally annual or perennial plants.
Taxonomic Information
- Cyperus is a large genus with approximately 600 species of sedges.
Nomenclature
Cyperus deamii was described and named in 1942 by Hugh Thomas O'Neill.