Tetraria ustulata (L.) C.b.clarke In T.durand & Schinz

Species

Angiosperms > Poales > Cyperaceae > Tetraria

Characteristics

Tufted, erect perennial, 0.45-1.2 m tall. Stem nodose, cylindrical. Leaf blades up to ± 400 mm long, sheaths, notably on flowering stem, dark blackish brown. Inflorescence a slender, terminal, interrupted panicle, ± 200 x 10-20 mm, basal bract erect, leaf-like with a dark sheath. Spikelets reddish brown. Year-round.
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Tufted perennial, 45-90 cm. Spikelets shiny brown.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 0.45 - 1.2
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Soil texture 5-6
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Distribution

Tetraria ustulata world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1118885-2
WFO ID wfo-0000570025
COL ID 55S53
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Synonyms

Lepisia ustulata Tetraria ustulata Elynanthus ustulatus Schoenus ustulatus