Cyperus orgadophilus is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia,[1] in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and Queensland.[2]
| Cyperus orgadophilus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. orgadophilus
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| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus orgadophilus | |
The rhizomatous perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.8 metres (1.0 to 2.6 ft). It is found in low-lying areas in sandy soils over laterite.
The species was first described in 1991 by Karen Wilson.[3][4]
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References edit
- ^ "Cyperus orgadophilus". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Cyperus orgadophilus K.L.Wilson | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ "Cyperus orgadophilus". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- ^ Karen Wilson (27 September 1991). "Systematic studies in Cyperus section Pinnati (Cyperaceae)". Telopea. 4 (3): 439–441, Figs 17j-l, 18c, 19a. doi:10.7751/TELOPEA19914945. ISSN 0312-9764. Wikidata Q55800547.