Fimbristylis oxystachya F.Muell.

Species

Angiosperms > Poales > Cyperaceae > Fimbristylis

Characteristics

A tufted annual sedge. It is a spreading plant. It grows 15-40 cm high. The flower spikes occur singly and are compressed. The style has 3 angles and 3 branches. The nut is 3 angled. The flowers are pale brown and green.
Life form annual
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 0.15 - 0.4
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Photosynthetic pathway c4

Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows on red sands, sandy loams and near swamps. It can grow in arid places.
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Usage

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Edible seeds
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Cultivation

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Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308138-1
WFO ID wfo-0000422419
COL ID 6J45M
BDTFX ID -
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Synonyms

Fimbristylis oxystachya Iria oxystachya