| Synonyms: |
Abildgaardia monostachya (L.) Vahl Fimbristylis monostachya (L.) Hassk. Fimbristylis ovata (Burm.f.) J.Kern |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
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| Derivation of specific name: | ovata: ovate or egg-shaped |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Near pantropical. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 2. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 87. Maquet, P. (1988). Cyperaceae Flore du Rwanda Spermatophytes Volume IV Page 421. Moafo, C., Morel, J., Larridon, I. & Reynders, M. (2026). Cyperaceae Tribu X. Abdilgaardieae Flore d'Afrique Centrale Nouvelle Serie Jardin Botanique Meise, Belgique Pages 145 - 146. (Includes a picture). Ntore, S. & al. (2024). Checklist of the vascular plants of Burundi Page 92. |