468.010 Schoenoplectus (Rchb.) Palla
Browning, J., Gordon-Gray, K.D., Lock, M., Beentje, H., Vollesen, K., Bauters, K., Archer, C., Larridon, I., Xanthos, M., Vorster, P., Bruhl, J., Wilson, K. & Zhang, X. (2020)
Cyperaceae Flora Zambesiaca 14 1-455
Description of the genus
Annual or perennials. Culms terete
or triangular. Leaves (if present) usually basal. Main inflorescence
bract culm-like and appearing as a continuation of the culm
beyond the inflorescence. Inflorescence either a dense apparently lateral
cluster of spikelets or an anthela of many spikelets. Spikelets
with numerous bisexual flowers. Glumes spirally arranged. Perianth
bristles present or 0. Stamens usually 3. Ovary with a long style
and 2-3 stigmas.
Note that the perianth bristles must
not be confused with the 3 filaments arising from the base which
may be persistent in fruit. Some of the annual species may produce
basal flowers hidden in the lower leaf sheaths. Botswana: 4 taxa. |
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Species | FZ divisions | Content |
corymbosus (Roth ex Roem. & Schult.) J. Raynal | N | Description, Image |
muricinux (C.B. Clarke) J. Raynal | N,SE | Description, Image |
muriculatus (Kük.) Browning | N,SE | |
scirpoides (Schrad.) Browning | N | |
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Coates Palgrave, M.
(2024).
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