Distribution Map

Cyperus melanospermus subsp. melanospermus

                   
   
umuzi
(Kyllinga melanosperma)

Cyperaceae Cyperoideae Cyperoideae 

As at April 2024, 12 herbarium specimens, 4 photo records, 1 visual observation
Global Distribution: Also occurs outside southern Africa
Found within protected areas: Malolotja
Cultural uses
Other uses

Description (Compton's Flora of Swaziland*):
Kyllinga melanosperma - More robust than other species, up to 1,2 m high. Leaves and basal bracts up to 4 mm wide. Inflorescence shortly cylindrical, greenish, c 1,5 cm long x 1 cm wide; spikelets very numerous; glumes tapering to sharp point.

* Where species names have changed, these have been matched according to herbarium specimens quoted in this publication.

Notes:
Global distribution information: southern Africa includes southern Mozambique and southern Zimbabwe.
Restricted distribution has been based on an estimated extent of occurence of less than 100 000 km2 and/or an estimated area of occupancy of 100 km2, based on geo-referenced GBIF and iNaturalist data.