Cyperus chermezonianus
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| Internal ID | UUID643ff52aa88c3545933891 |
| Scientific name | Cyperus chermezonianus |
| Authority | Robyns & Tournay |
| First published in | Fl. Spermatophyt. Parc Nat. Albert 3: 246 (1955) |
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It is a perennial plant that grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and along the banks of rivers and streams. It has a long, slender stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height, and its leaves are bright green and have a distinctive triangular shape. The plant produces small, yellow-green flowers in the summer months, and its fruits are small, brown, and nut-like. Cyperus chermezonianus is used for a variety of medicinal purposes, including treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a food source, as its roots can be boiled and eaten.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Cyperus foliosus | K.Schum. | Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas C: 122. 1895 (1895) |
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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East Tropical Africa
- Tanzania
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West-central Tropical Africa
- Cameroon
- Zaïre
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East Tropical Africa
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000369500 |
| Tropicos | 100175865 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304090-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-236026 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 3959477 |
| IPNI | 304090-1 |
| GBIF | 2715549 |
| EOL | 1122095 |
| Wikipedia | Cyperus_chermezonianus |
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