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

Cyperus latzii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species:
C. latzii
Binomial name
Cyperus latzii

The perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.5 metres (1.0 to 1.6 ft) and has a tufted habit. It blooms between June and July and produces green-yellow-brown flowers.[1]

In Western Australia it is found in swamps and along creeks in the Kimberley region where it grows in sandy-loamy soils.[1]

The species was first described in 1991 by Karen Wilson.[3][4] There are no synonyms.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Cyperus latzii". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  2. ^ "Cyperus latzii occurrence data". Australasian Virtual Herbarium. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Cyperus latzii". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  4. ^ Karen Wilson (27 September 1991). "Systematic studies in Cyperus section Pinnati (Cyperaceae)". Telopea. 4 (3): 487–488, Figs 29b, 31d. doi:10.7751/TELOPEA19914945. ISSN 0312-9764. Wikidata Q55800547.
  5. ^ "Cyperus latzii K.L.Wilson | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
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