Cyperus centralis
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| Cyperus centralis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. centralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus centralis | |
Cyperus centralis is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to arid areas of central Australia.[1]
The perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 0.4 to 1.1 metres (1.3 to 3.6 ft) and has a slender tufted habit and produces brown flowers.[1]
It is found in arid areas of the southern part of the Northern Territory, the northern part of South Australia and Western Australia.[2][3] In Western Australia it is found in rocky gorges, around rock holes, in gullies and around stream beds the Mid West, Pilbara and Goldfields-Esperance regions where it is found in rocky gorges, in and around rock-holes and along stream banks growing in sandy soils.[1]
It was first described in 1991 by Karen Wilson.[4][5] There are no synonyms.[2]