''Cyathochaeta'' is a genus of
rhizomatous perennial
sedges.
They have
culms that are mostly noded. The leaves are mostly basal, often with one cauline and have ligule membranes. When flowering they produce a panicle-like, narrow
inflorescence with distant nodes containing several spikelets at each node with a single bisexual flower.
There are six known species all of which are
endemic to Australia.
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The genera was first described in 1848 by the German botanist ]Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (14 February 1776 – 16 March 1858) was a prolific German botanist, physician, zoologist, and natural philosopher. He was a contemporary of Goethe and was born within the lifetime of Linnaeus. He de ...
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List of species:
*'']Cyathochaeta avenacea
''Cyathochaeta avenacea'' is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.
The monoecious and rhizomatous perennial sedge with a tufted habit that typically grows to a height of and to about wide. The plant blooms between Novem ...
'' (R.Br.) Benth.
*'' Cyathochaeta clandestina'' (R.Br.) Benth.
*'' Cyathochaeta diandra'' (R.Br.) Nees
*''Cyathochaeta equitans
''Cyathochaeta equitans'' is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.
The perennial sedge typically grows to a height of with a tussock-like habit. The plant blooms between January and February producing brown flowers.
In ...
'' K.L.Wilson
*'' Cyathochaeta stipoides''K.L.Wilson
*'' Cyathochaeta teretifolia'' W.Fitzg.
References
Cyperaceae genera
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