Monographs Details:
Authority:
Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.
Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.
Family:
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Description:
Genus Description - Caespitose or rhizomatous perennials or annuals; culms and leaves variable. Inflorescences paniculate to capitate, comprising one to many simple spikelets; spikelets usually lanceoloid, with several to many spirally arranged scales, the lowest (l)2-several scales sterile, the rest subtending flowers. Flowers usually bisexual, the distal ones sometimes functionally staminate; perianth of 0-6(20) bristles; stamens 1-3; stigmas 2. Achenes usually lenticular to globose, topped with a tubercle. Including Dichromena (Thomas, 1984).
Genus Description - Caespitose or rhizomatous perennials or annuals; culms and leaves variable. Inflorescences paniculate to capitate, comprising one to many simple spikelets; spikelets usually lanceoloid, with several to many spirally arranged scales, the lowest (l)2-several scales sterile, the rest subtending flowers. Flowers usually bisexual, the distal ones sometimes functionally staminate; perianth of 0-6(20) bristles; stamens 1-3; stigmas 2. Achenes usually lenticular to globose, topped with a tubercle. Including Dichromena (Thomas, 1984).