Cyperus surinamensis Rottb., Descr. Icon. Rar. Pl. 35 1773. (syn Cyperus barrancae M.E.Jones; Cyperus bipontini Boeckeler; Cyperus compressus Jacq.; Cyperus denticulatus Schrad.; Cyperus subenervius Steud.; Cyperus surinamensis var. viridis Boeckeler; Cyperus tenuicapitatus Steud.);
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It seems to be Cyperus surinamensis Rottb., a recently introduced species, reported from Karnataka and Kerala. Check whether the culms (stems) are retrorsely scabrous. . References: POWO Catalogue of Life The Plant List Ver.1.1 WCSP IPNI wildflower southeasternflora
Cyperus surinamensis Rottbøll, 1772 (Cyperaceae): a new record for India– A. R. Viji, D. Tandyekkal & A. G. Pandurangan,- June 2013 TAPROBANICA The Journal of Asian Biodiversity 5(1) (Abstract: Cyperus surinamensis Rottb. (Cyperaceae), an adventive species, is reported here as a new record to the flora of India from Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka. A detailed description, illustration and distribution of the species is provided.) |