Cyperus portae-tartari

Cyperus portae-tartari is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia,[1] and found in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.[2]

Cyperus portae-tartari
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species:
C. portae-tartari
Binomial name
Cyperus portae-tartari

The robust perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 0.9 metres (0.7 to 3.0 ft) and has a tufted habit. It blooms between February and March producing brown flowers.[1]

The species was first described in 1980 by Karen Wilson.[3][4]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Cyperus portae-tartari". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  2. ^ "Cyperus portae-tartari K.L.Wilson". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
  3. ^ "Cyperus portae-tartari". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
  4. ^ Karen Wilson (14 March 1980). "Notes on some Australian species of Cyperaceae". Telopea. 1 (6): 460, t. XXVI. doi:10.7751/TELOPEA19803607. ISSN 0312-9764. Wikidata Q55799924.