Cyperus eglobosus
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| Cyperus eglobosus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. eglobosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus eglobosus K.L.Wilson, 1994 | |
Cyperus eglobosus is a species of sedge that is native to Queensland and New South Wales in eastern Australia.[1]
Cyperus eglobosus is a small, tufted sedge that typically grows to a height of 20-50 cm. The stems are trigonous (three-angled) and smooth. The leaves are 1-2 mm wide and are arranged in a basal rosette. The inflorescence is a digitate cluster of 4-25 spikelets, without branches, or rarely a solitary spikelet.[2]
Distribution
The species is native to Queensland and New South Wales in eastern Australia. It mostly grows in the seasonally dry tropical biome, where it can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Environment
Cyperus eglobosus is pollinated by insects. The fruits are dispersed by wind. The species is an important food source for a variety of animals, including birds, insects, and rodents.[2]