| Cyperus sphaerocephalus | |
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| Cyperus sphaerocephalus with flower, in eSwatini | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. sphaerocephalus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus sphaerocephalus Vahl | |
Cyperus sphaerocephalus is a species of sedge that is native to parts of Africa. In South Africa, it is called the golden headed sedge.
The species was first formally described by the botanist Martin Vahl in 1805. Unlike many sedges, C. sphaerocephalus is believed to be pollinated by insects, hence the more conspicuous and colourful flowers.
See also
References
- ^ "Cyperus sphaerocephalus Vahl". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- Xanthos, Martin; Mayo, Simon J.; Larridon, Isabel (2023-03-22). "Reassessment of morphological species delimitations in the Cyperus margaritaceus-niveus complex using morphometrics". Plant Ecology and Evolution. 156 (1): 112–127. doi:10.5091/plecevo.97453. hdl:1854/LU-01HJN76KRDJSHT2E85Y6ZYSE3X. ISSN 2032-3921.
- Wragg, Peter D.; Johnson, Steven D. (17 May 2011). "Transition from wind pollination to insect pollination in sedges: experimental evidence and functional traits". New Phytologist. 191 (4): 1128–1140. doi:10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03762.x. ISSN 0028-646X.
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