Griffiths M, Ralimanana H, Rakotonasolo F, Larridon I. A monograph of the African and Madagascan species of
Cyperus sect.
Incurvi (Cyperaceae).
KEW BULLETIN 2022;
77:819-850. [PMID:
36320639 PMCID:
PMC9607776 DOI:
10.1007/s12225-022-10058-9]
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Abstract
Cyperus sect. Incurvi (Cyperaceae) contains 31 species worldwide, with important continental radiations in Australasia, Tropical Africa and Madagascar, and the Neotropics. Here, a monograph of the African and Madagascan species of Cyperus sect. Incurvi is presented, including descriptions, illustrations, synonymy, notes on habitat and ecology, geographic distribution ranges and conservation assessments. Our results identify eight species of Cyperus sect. Incurvi endemic to Madagascar, and a further three species native to Tropical Africa. Seven species of Cyperus sect. Incurvi have been typified herein. Six rare Madagascan endemics are assessed as threatened with extinction.
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