Cyperus appendiculatus
Appearance
| Cyperus appendiculatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. appendiculatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus appendiculatus | |
| Varieties | |
| Synonyms[2]
var. appendiculatus[3] var. atlanticus[4]
var. noronhae[5]
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Cyperus appendiculatus is a species of sedge that is endemic to Ascension Island, Trindade and Martim Vaz, and Fernando de Noronha.
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Cyperus appendiculatus is found only on Ascension Island and the Brazilian island territories of Trindade and Martim Vaz and Fernando de Noronha.[1] On Ascension Island, it is mostly confined to the eastern side of the island, where it grows in bare, dry areas with little groundcover.[6]
Ecology
[edit]On Ascension Island, Cyperus appendiculatus grows alongside Aristida adscensionis, Euphorbia origanoides, and Portulaca oleracea.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Contu, S. (2013). "Cyperus appendiculatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T44392417A68257709. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T44392417A68257709.en. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ "Cyperus appendiculatus (Brongn.) Kunth". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ "Cyperus appendiculatus var. appendiculatus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ "Cyperus appendiculatus var. atlanticus (Hemsl.) Kük". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ "Cyperus appendiculatus var. noronhae (Ridl.) Kük". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- 1 2 Lambdon, Phil; Stroud, Stedson; Clubbe, Colin; Gray, Alan; Hamilton, Martin; Nissalo, Matti; Pelembe, Tara; Renshaw, Olivia (2009). "A plan for the conservation of endemic and native flora on Ascension Island" (PDF). Ascension Island Threatened Plants Restoration Project. p. 37. Retrieved 12 January 2025.