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spectacular flatsedge

Scientific Name: Cyperus spectabilis

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Spectacular Flatsedge

This page provides information about the plant known as Spectacular Flatsedge, exploring its scientific classification, common names, distribution, and other interesting details.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Cyperus manimae Kunth and Cyperus spectabilis Link
  • Common Name: Spectacular Flatsedge
  • Other Common Names: taperleaf flatsedge, taper-tip flat sedge, tapertip flatsedge, Smoothstem flatsedge

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Rank: Species, Variety Cyperus manimae Kunth var. asperrimus (Liebm.) Kk.
  • Synonyms: The text identifies Cyperus spectabilis Link as a synonym.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is mentioned in connection with various locations including Oklahoma (OK), New Mexico (NM), Arizona, Great Plains, Tropics and subtropics of the Americas.
  • It is also associated with damp depressions in upper Sandhills and the Dee Estuary (between North Wales and the Wirral)

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The genus Cyperus (flatsedge) can reach up to 5 meters in height.
  • Some flatsedge species have heads of flat spikelets containing hundreds of tiny, whitish flowers

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions "Spiny Flat Sedge" and "Stiff Flat Sedge." These descriptions suggest that some related species may have features that could be a concern for pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions "Spiny Flat Sedge" and "Stiff Flat Sedge." These descriptions suggest that some related species may have features that could be a concern for children.

Quirky Facts

  • One source describes a colony of Flat-sedge as nationally declining.

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden is referenced as a source for gardening tips and ideas.
  • Discover Life is mentioned as providing information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyperus manimae.
  • The National Museum of Natural History Collection is listed as a source.
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is referenced.