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spectacular flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus manimae var. asperrimus
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Spectacular Flatsedge
This page provides information about the Spectacular Flatsedge, a plant belonging to the Cyperus genus.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Cyperus manimae Kunth
- Scientific Name: Cyperus spectabilis Link
- Common Name: Spectacular Flatsedge
- Other Common Names: taperleaf flatsedge, taper-tip flat sedge, tapertip flatsedge
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Cyperus
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Rank: Variety (Cyperus manimae Kunth var. asperrimus (Liebm.) Kk.)
- Synonym: The text mentions various related names like Cyperus aggregatus, Cyperus sanguinolentus, Cyperus auriculatus, Cyperus medusaeus, Cyperus gymnocaulos, Cyperus vaginatus, Cyperus houghtonii, Cyperus croceus but doesn't specifically state them as synonyms.
Distribution and Habitat
- The Spectacular Flatsedge appears in various locations, including the Great Plains, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
- It is associated with damp depressions in upper Sandhills and diverse habitats.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- This plant tends to grow upwards, developing very little in width, resulting in a columnar form.
- It is an evergreen.
- Some Cyperus species can reach up to 5 meters in height.
Ecological Role
- The Flatsedge (Blysmus compressus) is nationally declining.
Additional Information
- The text mentions resources like Dave's Garden and Discover Life for further information.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is referenced with a unique identifier (TSN 39940).