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Studies in Cyperaceae in southern Africa 39 : Cyperus articulatus L. and Cyperus corymbosus Rottb
Author
Gordon-Gray, K D
Ward, C J
Edwards, T J
Publisher
South African Journal of Botany
Publication Year
2006
Body

Cyperus articulatus L. and Cyperus corymbosus Rottb. were studied in southern Africa and were found to be synonymous. The latter bears laminae, has longer bracts and frequently has less septate culms than the former but these differences are phenotypic. Phenotypes formerly referred to C. corymbosus are generally rare and scattered, occupying the drier fringing zones of populations. A map of the distributional range of C. articulatus in southern Africa is provided, along with an illustration of the 'corymbosus' phenotype.

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Journal Name
South African Journal of Botany
Keywords
Cyperus articulatus
Cyperus corymbosus
southern Africa
taxonomy
Africa