Cyperus diffusus var. diffusus

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Cyperus diffusus var. diffusus

Description

Perennial with very short rhizome. Leaves as long as or longer than the stems, channelled at the base, otherwise flat, flaccid, with 3 prominent nerves, rather abruptly acuminate, light green beneath, grassgreen above, 5-10(-20)mm wide; Inflorescence decompound or supradecompound, diffuse, usually lax, up to 30 cm across. Stamens 3;

Distribution

Asia-Tropical: India present, Farther India present, Lesser Sunda Is absent, S. China present, Solomon Islands present, Southern America: Argentina Northeast (Formosa present)
India, Farther India, S. China, Formosa, Solomon Islands; almost throughout Malesia (not known from the Lesser Sunda Is.).

Uses

In Mindanao the roots are used as a medicine for diseased lips.

Citation

KUNTH 1837 – In: En.: 30
Ridl. 1885 – In: Forbes, Wand.: 520
STEUD. 1855 – In: Syn.: 52
Miq. 1856 – In: Fl. Ind. Bat.: 265
Miq. 1856 – In: Fl. Ind. Bat.: 265
Miq. 1856 – In: Fl. Ind. Bat.: 270
DECNE 1835: Descr. Herb. Timor.: 31
ZOLL. 1854 – In: Syst. Verz.: 63
Miq. 1856 – In: Fl. Ind. Bat.: 283
Clarke 1884 – In: J. Linn. Soc. Bot.: 125