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.); . .
It seems to be Cyperus surinamensis Rottb., a recently introduced species, reported from Karnataka and Kerala. Check whether the culms (stems) are retrorsely scabrous. . ID Cyperus surinamensis ?: 1 image. Have found this species in Shibpur, Howrah District, West Bengal. Initially thought of Cyperus eragrostis and Cyperus compressus, but both seem an unfit match now. On the other hand, the appearance closely matches with Cyperus surinamensis, reported from Kerala since 2013 and reported from West Bengal only last year. Can anyone kindly help regarding Please check. Image is not clear. Yes, appears close to images at This appears to be Cyperus surinamensis Rottb. . 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.) |
Cyperus surinamensis (Introduced)
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