Cyperus subpapuanus

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Cyperus subpapuanus

Description

Perennial with very short rhizome. Leaves several, rigid, linear, canaliculate at the base, otherwise flat, longer than the stems, gradually long- acuminate, with 3 more prominent nerves, 8-11 mm wide. Inflorescence subcompound, loose, up to 8 by 6 cm. Stamens 3;

Distribution

Asia-Tropical, NE. New Guinea present, Sepik Distr present
Malesia, only known from the type collection: NE. New Guinea, Sepik Distr.

Notes

Differs from C. papuanus RIDL. by the less numerous rays of the inflorescence and the more distant, distinctly nerved oblong-ovate glumes with scabrid keel and fuscous sides.

Citation

KÜK. 1936 – In: Pfl. R.: 222