Cyperus solidus Kunth
NE Indigenous

Morphological description

Perennial herb, slender to robust, tufted, 0.36-2.00 m high. Leaf blades 1.7-14.5 mm wide, V-shaped or U-shaped. Culm scapose, 3-angled, 2.2-3.0 mm in diam. Inflorescence a compound or rarely simple anthela of dense spikes, shortly cylindrical or bullet-shaped, 12-34 x 7-32 mm. Subtending bracts 3-11, leaf-like. Spikelets densely spaced, ± compressed, lanceolate, 4.6-17.0 x 1.0-3.0 mm, 3-18-flowered. Glumes tightly imbricate, ovate when flattened, 2.8-4.8 mm long, keel. Flowering time Oct.-Dec. Nutlet narrowly obovate to narrowly elliptical, 1.4-2.5 x 0.4-0.7 mm, 3-angled, dark brown, surface minutely reticulate. From: Archer, C. 2019. Cyperaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1691-1764. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Robust perennial to 1.5 m. Spikelets dark red. From: Archer, C; Muasya, M. 2012. Cyperaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 84-96. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Perennial herb, up to 1.5 m high. Robust plants with basal leaves 3.8-4.5 mm wide in middle. Fruits 1.4-2.5 mm long. Glumes 3.1-4.8 mm long, dark brown. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Mariscus solidus (Kunth) Vorster

Habitat

Moist places. Sub-Escarpment Savanna, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Drakensberg Grassland, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld, Albany Thicket. From: Archer, C. 2019. Cyperaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1691-1764. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Moist places along watercourses at low altitude. From: Archer, C; Muasya, M. 2012. Cyperaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 84-96. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Short grassland, along watercourses, dams or moist areas. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Mariscus solidus (Kunth) Vorster

Distribution

Uitenhage to northern SA and ?tropical Africa. From: Archer, C; Muasya, M. 2012. Cyperaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 84-96. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

October

Altitude

30 to 1525 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Cyperus solidus Kunth
Synonym(s)

Mariscus drakensbergensis Vorster


Mariscus gueinzii C.B.Clarke


Mariscus involutus C.B.Clarke


Mariscus solidus (Kunth) Vorster


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

ORDER Poales

SUBFAMILY Cyperoideae

GENUS Cyperus

SPECIES solidus

161 results for Cyperus solidus Kunth

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0110081-0 Collector(s) & number: Huntley, BJ, 702 | 1963-12-14

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI DIST.; NGOYE FOREST RESERVE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0622687-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2219 | 1973-4-19

South Africa, Limpopo, BLOUBERG.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0586697-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, CF, 174 | -10-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; ZWARTKOPS RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110068-0 Collector(s) & number: Flanagan, HG, 977 | 1891-12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Komga; Near Komga.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110069-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilner, OG, 491 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape, WILLOWVALE DIST.; MAZEPPA BAY; QORA RIVER MOUTH

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0707678-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 31084 | 1961-11-17

Eswatini, MANZINI DIST.; MPISI.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110063-0 Collector(s) & number: Tinley, KL, 256 | 1958-10-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; KOSI LAKE; ULULUBHE PAN.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110058-0 Collector(s) & number: Forest Off., 103 | 1926-9-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ESHOWE; UMHLATUZI DRIFT SANDS.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0624370-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2253 | 1973-10-2

South Africa, Eastern Cape, EAST LONDON; N. OF EAST LONDON.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110567-0 Collector(s) & number: Buchanan, J, 140 | --

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Flat.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110569-0 Collector(s) & number: Burchell, WJ, 4431 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Uitenhage Div.; Zwartkops River.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: LNBG$0000993-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2129 | 1979-11-29

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Graskop,Mac-Mac Natuureservaat, op vlei bo-op eskarp.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0659307-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 6087 | 2002-9-1

Mozambique, San Sebastian Peninsula, east of Vilanculos.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623499-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2557 | 1974-11-14

South Africa, Limpopo, 9 KM FROM EBENEZER DAM ON ROAD TO TZANEEN.

General notes: Montane forest precursor.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0131829-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, SJ, 3049 | 2006-9-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. Thulazihleka Pan. Medway Road, Richards Bay.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0586694-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, CF, 174 | -10-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; ZWARTKOPS RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0135971-0 Collector(s) & number: Izidine, S, 1 | 2011-10-17

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Bishopstowe Area, Bonnieldinle Farm, Pietermaritzburg. Wetland next to Msunduzi River, between river and cane fields. 29º 35' 52.34" S 30º 26' 25.42" E.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110004-0 Collector(s) & number: Pott-Leendertz, R, 4749 | 1913-11-

South Africa, Limpopo, HAENERTSBURG.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0586696-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, CF, 174 | -10-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; ZWARTKOPS RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623496-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2630 | 1974-12-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, VASI SWAMP.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0111166-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4758 | 1969-11-28

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MANZINGWENYA; VAZI SWAMP; JUST E. OF VAZI SWAMP.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0624374-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2467 | 1973-12-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, STANGER; 8 KM N. OF STANGER.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0144138-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, SJ, 2445 | 2003-5-2

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Botanical Reserve, University of Zululand.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0111078-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 4354 | 1847--

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE; ZWARTKOPS RIVER.

General notes: ISOSYNTYPE of Mariscus involutus C.B.Clarke.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623457-0 Collector(s) & number: Mason, DR, PRE 54168 | 1975-2-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE; UMFOLOZI-CORRIDOR.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110065-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 2191 | 1969-10-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HAWAAN FOREST; UMHLANGA RIVER.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623663-0 Collector(s) & number: Crawford, R, 278 | 1975-12-2

South Africa, Limpopo, Pietersburg Dist.; Haenertsburg; 1 km from turnoff to Ebenezer Dam from Magoebaskloof Hotel, on road to dam.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0991770-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 13499 | 1995-12-30

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay. Harbour. West of small Craft Harbour.

General notes: Colonizer of mid-1970's dredged spoils, lowlying.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0896183-0 Collector(s) & number: Spies, C, JS00063 | 2002-1-9

South Africa, Limpopo, Farm Llewellyn. Soutpansberg.

General notes: N/E Mountain Sourveld. Biotic effect: primary. Robust large perennial.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG1457086-0 Collector(s) & number: Maurin, O, OM 3467 | 2011-3-22

South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria, along R104.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110061-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7095 | 1966-12-26

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST.; PORT EDWARD; POLICE STATION.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0622688-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2447 | 1973-12-6

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DRAKENSBERG; CATHEDRAL PEAK FORESTRY STATION, CATCHMENT AREA NO. 9, JUST BELOW WEATHER STATION.

General notes: HOLOTYPE of Mariscus drakensbergensis Vorster

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623492-0 Collector(s) & number: Hemm, G, 316 | 1977-10-30

South Africa, Limpopo, SIBASA DIST.; TATE VONDO FOREST RESERVE; BESIDE MUTSHINDUDI RIVER, TATE VONDO.

General notes: On river bank. Venda name: Tshitshesatshesane, Tshitshesane.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110007-0 Collector(s) & number: Bremekamp, CEB, 429 | 1931-1-27

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; LOUIS TRICHARDT; HANGLIP.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623454-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2718 | 1975-4-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 21 KM E. OF SIHANGWANA ON ROAD TO MAPUTA

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110006-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 1117 | 1950-11-10

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Bergville Dist.; Cathedral Peak Forest Research Station; Catchment IX.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0586695-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, CF, 174 | -10-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; ZWARTKOPS RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0140722-0 Collector(s) & number: Sachse, B, 1149 | 2012-11-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Isimangaliso Wetland Park, Eastern shore, undulating coastal grassy dunes. (D I D).

General notes: FH=19

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0129653-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 13499 | 1995-12-30

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay. Harbour, West of Small-craft harbour.

General notes: Large tuft, rhizome abbreviated, stout, woody; culms erect, up to 1 600mm tall. Vegetation type: secondary grassland. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: depression. Soil type: sand and humus. Exposure: sun. Aspect: East. Slope: level. Other: colonizer of mid-1970's dredged spoils, lowlying. Notes: locally occasional. Altitude: ca. 3m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0004662-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 4098 | 1888-10-5

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near Durban.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0812305-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 11499 | 1991-10-29

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast: Lake Nhlabane; South Lake; W. side.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0127902-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 11499 | 1991-10-29

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast. Lake Nhlabane. South Lake: Western side.

General notes: Vegetation type: wetland fringing lake. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: lake shore. Soil type: sand and humus. Exposure: sun. Aspect: North West. Slope: gentle. Other: at grassland margin of coarse sedge zone. Plant featutres: graminoid herb, robust; tufted. Notes: common. Altitude: 5.5m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0586706-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 4354 | 1847--

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE; ZWARTKOPS RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0545164-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2129 | 1979-11-19

South Africa, Mpumalanga, MAC MAC NATUURRESERVAAT; BO-OP ESKARPEMENT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0624373-0 Collector(s) & number: Arnold, TH, 567 | 1973-10-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, BUTTERWORTH; 10 KM BEFORE TURN-OFF TO CINTSA MOUTH FROM PORT ELIZABETH.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0677539-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 5738 | 1985-12-3

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; PHELANDABA; C. 2 KM S. OF PHELANDABA ON I. D. C. RICE PROJECT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0544613-0 Collector(s) & number: Culverwell, J, 1264 | 1978-1-15

Eswatini, LEBOMBO MTS.; UMBULUZI GORGE; NDZINDZA NATURE RESERVE; CLOSE TO OLD FARM ENTRANCE.

General notes: Bush-clump grassveld. Around seasonal pan.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0588193-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2219 | 1973-4-19

South Africa, Limpopo, Blouberg.

General notes: Above montane forest zone. Grassland with fynbos patches. Along stream banks and at wet places, in full sunlight. Cultivated in Pretoria. Specimen in PRE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110080-0 Collector(s) & number: Harrison, ER, 146 | 1967-9-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; PALM RIDGE FARM.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623497-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2675 | 1975-2-4

South Africa, Limpopo, ENTABENI FORESTRY STATION; VERA VIEW SITE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110002-0 Collector(s) & number: Bremekamp, CEB, 325 | 1931-1-23

South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; FUNDUDZI.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110570-0 Collector(s) & number: MacOwan, P, 2084 | 1872-12-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Van Stadens River.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0586702-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 4354 | 1847--

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE; ZWARTKOPS RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623449-0 Collector(s) & number: Arnold, TH, 482 | 1973-9-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ST. LUCIA; FALSE BAY RESERVE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0109998-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilner, OG, 395 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape, TOISE RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623621-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2257 | 1973-10-3

South Africa, Eastern Cape, HAMBURG; E. OF ROAD AT ENTRANCE TO HAMBURG.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0624369-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2432 | 1973-10-28

South Africa, Eastern Cape, MZAMBA RIVER MOUTH.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110008-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 9087 | 1955-1-12

South Africa, Limpopo, Pietersburg Dist. [now Bochum Dist.]; Blaauwberg, foot of kloof leading to Beacon.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623450-0 Collector(s) & number: Hitchins, P, 544 | 1971-11-4

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE; ESANGWENI.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623620-0 Collector(s) & number: Arnold, TH, 574 | 1973-10-3

South Africa, Eastern Cape, HAMBURG; 2.2 KM BEFORE HAMBURG.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0893619-0 Collector(s) & number: de Wett, L, 25 | 2002-1-21

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Pondoland. Forested rocky stream bed, northern side of Msikaba Gorge.

General notes: 1 m tall plant with green stem. Inflorescence: bracts red-brown, bordered with green.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623455-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2494 | 1973-12-13

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, FALSE BAY; 11.8 KM W. OF FALSE BAY ON ROAD TO HLUHLUWE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0139356-0 Collector(s) & number: Dibakwane, D, 6005 | 2013-12-12

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden.

General notes: Associated species: Orthosiphon labilatus, Plectranthus zuluensis, Agapanthus precox, Tulbaghia violaceae. MSB Collection.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0111060-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 9238 | 1942-10-24

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Stutterheim Div.; Stutterheim commonage.

General notes: Dohne No. 490.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110067-0 Collector(s) & number: de Vries, M, 60 | 1940-1-14

South Africa, Eastern Cape, AMABELE; 3 MI. FROM AMABELE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110553-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5610 | 1964-11-23

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa Dist.; Dukuduku.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110001-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 13675 | 1938-1-10

South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST DIST.; ROSEHAUGH.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0586701-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2219 | 1973-4-19

South Africa, Limpopo, BLOUBERG.

General notes: Above montane forest zone. With fynbos patches, along stream banks and at wet places. Cultivated in Pretoria.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623451-0 Collector(s) & number: Hitchins, P, 483 | 1971-10-30

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE; NZIMANE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0811139-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 10979 | 1990-10-12

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Coast: Kingsburgh; Winklespruit; Lovo Estuary.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0587283-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2447 | 1963-12-6

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Cathedral Peak Forestry Station: catchment area No. 9, just below weather station.

General notes: Leucosidea shrubs along stream: in sunlight. Some distance from water. Forms tufts by lateral shoots, no long stolons. Photo. of HOLOTYPE: Mariscus drakensbergensis Vorster.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0151888-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngcobo, TL, 15 | 2002-9-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay, near Hillside Aluminium Smelter.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0108570-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2447 | 1973-12-6

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Cathedral Peak Forestry Station: catchment area no. 9, just below weather station.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0065356-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4758 | 1969-11-28

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Small vlei just East of Vazi Swamp, Manzengwenya.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0065350-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7095 | 1966-12-26

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Port Shepstone District. Port Edward Police Station.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0039078-0 Collector(s) & number: Lawn, JG, 1042 | 1949-8-12

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand District. Richards Bay.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0108291-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2494 | 1973-12-13

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 11.8 km West of False Bay on road to Hluhluwe.

General notes: Habitat: Bushveld: in vlei; in full sunlight. Abundant. Plants up to 1m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0084168-0 Collector(s) & number: Reid, C, 1049 | 1985-3-26

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ingwavuma District, Muzi Swamp system, near Phelandaba Cash Store. Vicinity of experimental rice-cultivation plots, but over-tree line in next drainage basin.

General notes: Sedge-meadow, burned annually. Large rhizomatous sedge, locally fairly common. Also at plots. Note: 2/3 rds of rhizome has been cut off specimen.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0052504-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5610 | 1964-11-23

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa District. Dukuduku.

General notes: Glades - 2ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0101519-0 Collector(s) & number: Bodenstein, J, 130 | 1984-8-28

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Silverglen Nature Reserve.

General notes: Growing in recently burnt grassland on slight East facing slope. Leaves burnt short. Flower stalk short.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0105182-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 2381 | 1988-9-27

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amatikulu Nature Reserve.

General notes: Swampy drainage in coastal grassland. Robust sedge, serrated leaves. Brown inflorescence. Altitude: ca 20m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0004418-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 4004 | 1888-8-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near Sydenham.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0065526-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2431 | 1973-10-27

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mzamba River mouth.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0065430-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2458 | 1973-12-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ngoya.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0200448-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2447 | 1973-12-6

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Cathedral Peak Forestry Station catchment area no.9 just below weather station

General notes: Leucosidea shrubs along streams in full sunlight.Some distance from water.Forms tufts by lateral shoots,no long stolons.rare.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0042216-2 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 1960 | 1953-12-13

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand - Hlabisa District. Hluhluwe Game Reserve.

General notes: Amongst tall grass in open area at East side of crest of hill. Common.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0065528-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2458 | 1973-12-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 17.8 km North of Umhlanga Rocks.

General notes: Hill near sea: in full sunlight. Plant 1.5m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0084637-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 1265 | 1985-12-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ngoye Forest Reserve.

General notes: Stream-bank. Altitude: ca 250m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0108290-1 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2467 | 1973-12-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 8 km North of Stanger.

General notes: Grassland: in full sunlight. Plants 1.0 - 1.5 m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0108292-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2630 | 1974-12-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Vasi Swamp.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0124670-0 Collector(s) & number: Matthews, WS, 1170 | 1993-2-20

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sileza Forest Reserve, Western boundary, swamp area.

General notes: Vlei, marsh/swamp, humus rich soil. Full sun. Plant ca.80cm high. Inflorescence light brown.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0119073-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 1252 | 1993-10-16

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Maclear, Farm Fairview, ±22km North West of Maclear, Northern slope of koppie, Bachelors Hill.

General notes: Abundant.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0065509-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2447 | 1973-12-6

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Cathedral Peak Forestry Station: catchment area no. 9, just below weather station.

General notes: Leucosidea shrubs along stream; in full sunlight. Some distance from water. Forms tufts by lateral shoots, no long stolons. Rare.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0065506-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2468 | 1973-12-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 42.5 km North of Stanger.

General notes: Grassland: in full sunlight. Plant 1m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0028081-0 Collector(s) & number: Halse, RH, 52 | 1936-12-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast District, near Mposa.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0116351-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 10979 | 1990-10-12

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Coast. Kingsburgh: Winkle Spruit. Lovo Estuary.

General notes: Grassland. Soil (alluvial). Sand and humus. Sun. Moisture: floodplain. Aspect: South. Slope: level. Tufted, coarse, leaves strongly scabrid. Common.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0108272-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2468 | 1973-12-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 42.5 km North of Stanger.

General notes: Grassland: in full sunlight. Plant 1m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0111663-0 Collector(s) & number: Williams, R, 422 | 1989-10-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Greytown. Canema, near Seven Oaks.

General notes: Natal Group Sandstone. Forest margin, close to entry point to forge. Altitude - c.1000m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0065357-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 2191 | 1969-10-22

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hawaan Forest, south bank of Umhlanga River.

General notes: Erect, up to 1.5 m high growing in profusion in swampy ground on Umhlanga River floodplain.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0061453-0 Collector(s) & number: Harrison, ER, 146 | 1969-9-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa District. Palm Ridge Farm.

General notes: Coastal sandflats, coarse grassland with scattered shrubs. Occurs in damp areas.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0042216-1 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 1960 | 1953-12-13

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand - Hlabisa District. Hluhluwe Game Reserve.

General notes: Amongst tall grass in open area at East side of crest of hill. Common.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0108290-2 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2467 | 1973-12-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 8 km North of Stanger.

General notes: Grassland: in full sunlight. Plants 1.0 - 1.5 m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0012974-0 Collector(s) & number: Franks, M, s.n. | 1911-10-28

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umbilo.

General notes: Altitude : 20-30ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0776344-0 Collector(s) & number: Williams, R, 422 | 1989-10-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, GREYTOWN; CANEMA; NEAR SEVEN OAKS.

General notes: At forest margin close to entry point to gorge.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110064-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 4350 | 1962-9-20

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; ST. LUCIA ESTUARY; E. SIDE OF NARROWS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0726570-0 Collector(s) & number: Braun, KP, 411 | 1987-11-16

Eswatini, Malolotja Nature Reserve; GR 107 846; Near Upper Mahulungwane Camp.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0624371-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2740 | 1975-11-2

South Africa, Eastern Cape, CINTSA RIVER MOUTH.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0065492-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2675 | 1975-2-4

South Africa, Limpopo, Transvaal. Entabeni Forestry Station, Vera View Site.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0065504-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2467 | 1973-12-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 8 km North of Stanger.

General notes: Grassland: in full sunlight. Plants 1.0 - 1.5 m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0073623-0 Collector(s) & number: Arnold, TH, 454 | 1973-9-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 3 km before Richards Bay.

General notes: Vlei on side of road in damp soil on edge of vlei. Full sun. 4ft tall.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623498-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2542 | 1974-11-13

South Africa, Limpopo, HAENERTSBURG.

General notes: Near stream.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0624372-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2429 | 1973-10-27

South Africa, Eastern Cape, 34 KM NW. OF PORT ST. JOHNS ON ROAD TO LUSIKISIKI.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110062-0 Collector(s) & number: Stephen, JJF, 1104 | 1972-10-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, SORDWANA BAY.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623493-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 643 | 1974-11-26

South Africa, Mpumalanga, WITKLIP.

General notes: Vlei.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0073625-0 Collector(s) & number: Arnold, TH, 482 | 1973-9-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, False Bay Reserve, St. Lucia.

General notes: Vlei in 3 in water, perennial.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0065355-0 Collector(s) & number: Mills, AP, 472 | 1969-8-23

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay.

General notes: Growing in swampy area. Sedge.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623495-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2458 | 1973-12-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 17.8 KM N. OF UMHLANGA ROCKS.

General notes: Hill near sea.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0073624-0 Collector(s) & number: Arnold, TH, 427 | 1973-9-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Twinstreams, Mtunzini.

General notes: Next to sand road. Open grassveld, full sun. Perennial.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623619-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2256 | 1973-10-3

South Africa, Eastern Cape, HAMBURG; E. OF ROAD AT ENTRANCE TO HAMBURG.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110003-0 Collector(s) & number: Pott-Leendertz, R, 4811 | 1913-11-

South Africa, Limpopo, HAENERTSBURG.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0586689-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2219 | 1973-4-19

South Africa, Limpopo, BLOUBERG.

General notes: Above montane forest zone. With fynbos patches, along stream banks and at wet places. Cultivated in Pretoria.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0065487-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2630 | 1974-12-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Vasi Swamp.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0131830-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, SJ, 3099 | 2006-9-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. Thulazihleka Pan. Medway Road, Richards Bay.

General notes: Robust perennial cyperoid up to c. 1.30m tall; Leaves basal and blade rough. Inflorescence rough. Inflorescence large, heads with round brown coarse spikelets. Habitat: open Casuarina woodlands. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: moist. Soil type: sandy. Exposure: full sun. Notes: occasional. Other: Indigenous: southern Africa. Vernacular name: Giant Rush. Altitude: 10m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110005-0 Collector(s) & number: Wager, HA, TRV 23134 | 1923-1-

South Africa, Limpopo, WOODBUSH.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623456-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2485 | 1973-12-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NGOYA.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0108273-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2458 | 1973-12-11

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ngoya.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0108274-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2458 | 1973-12-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 17.8 km North of Umhlanga Rocks.

General notes: Hill near sea: in full sunlight. Plant 1.5m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623453-0 Collector(s) & number: Arnold, TH, 427 | 1973-9-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI; TWINSTREAMS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0810282-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 12236 | 1986-11-12

South Africa, Limpopo, Venda: Tate Vondo; Sacred Forest.

General notes: Area next to road. Closed evergreen low forest. Dark grey humus rich sandy soil. Aspect: S.-E. Slope: 5 - 15 deg. Erect sedge. Basal rosette of hard leaves. Flowers reddish brown. Common along seepage.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623494-0 Collector(s) & number: Culverwell, J, 700 | 1977-3-20

Eswatini, LUBOMBO MOUNTAINS; BLUE JAY RANCH; 0.5 MI. SE. OF UMBULUZI BEACON, S. OF UMBULUZI GORGE.

General notes: Fire-climax bush-clump grassveld. Annual rain-pan. In water 20 cm deep near edge of pan. Infrequent - only 1 clump seen.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110010-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 9022A | 1955-1-2

South Africa, Limpopo, PIETERSBURG DIST.; BLAAUWBERG; MOHLAKENG PLATEAU.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623452-0 Collector(s) & number: Arnold, TH, 454 | 1973-9-

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, RICHARDS BAY; 3 KM BEFORE RICHARDS BAY.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0109999-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, CF, 174 | -10-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; ZWARTKOPS RIVER.

General notes: ISOSYNTYPE of Mariscus involutus C.B.Clarke

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0586699-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, CF, 174 | -10-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; ZWARTKOPS RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0150897-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, SJ, 2562 | 2003-12-9

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Somkhele Africa's Centre, Mtubatuba.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0623618-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2427 | 1973-10-26

South Africa, Eastern Cape, TOISE RIVER STATION.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0648437-0 Collector(s) & number: Reid, C, 449 | 1981-11-19

South Africa, Limpopo, WATERBERG DIST.; 28 KM S. OF ELLISRAS ON TARRED ROAD TO VAALWATER.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0670867-0 Collector(s) & number: Reid, C, 1049 | 1985-3-26

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KWAZULU; INGWAVUMA DIST.; MUZI SWAMP SYSTEM NEAR PHELANDABA CASH STORE. OVER TREE LINE IN NEXT DRAINAGE BASIN.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0624368-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2431 | 1973-10-27

South Africa, Eastern Cape, MZAMBA RIVER MOUTH.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0047685-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 1117 | 1950-11-10

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Bergville District. Cathedral Peak Forest Research Station. In Catchment IX.

General notes: Occasional on stream bank in Catchment IX. Erect culms ñ 1'9".

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0586698-0 Collector(s) & number: Ecklon, CF, 174 | -10-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; ZWARTKOPS RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110059-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 1960 | 1953-12-13

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0013107-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 12023 | 1898-10-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Clairmont.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0131834-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, SJ, 3090 | 2006-9-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal. Thulazihleka Pan. Medway Road, Richards Bay.

General notes: Perennial, erect rhizomatous cyperoid up to c. 0.60m tall; Leaf midrib sharply hairy. Inflorescence greenish-brown. Habitat: Disturbed scrub grassland. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Soil type: sandy. Exposure: full sun. Altitude: 10m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0139923-0 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 1351 | 2006-11-12

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dumbe Municipality Area. ±.3km west of eNdabambi Secondary School. Konkotho Village.

General notes: ZULU BOTANICAL KNOWLEDGE PROJECT. IsiZulu name: inqonqodwane.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0065505-0 Collector(s) & number: Vorster, PJ, 2467 | 1973-12-8

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 8 km North of Stanger.

General notes: Grassland: in full sunlight. Plants 1.0 - 1.5 m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0110009-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 9160 | 1955-1-13

South Africa, Limpopo, PIETERSBURG DIST.; BLAAUWBERG; MOHLAKENG PLATEAU.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Observation records

Date: 1/23/2016 3:08:00 PM

Eastern Cape

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Barcode: BNRH0002514 | Collector(s) & number: Olivier Maurin, Michelle van der bank, Nicci Collier, Simeon Bezeng , Unkown | 2011-10-10

South Africa , KwaZulu-Natal

Data Resource: University of Johannesburg View record

Barcode: BNRH0002550 | Collector(s) & number: Olivier Maurin, Michelle van der Bank, Vincent Savolainen, , Simeon Bezeng, Enoch XXXXXXXX, Marieka Bezuidenhout, Harmien XXXXXX , Unkown | 2011-10-12

South Africa , KwaZulu-Natal

Data Resource: University of Johannesburg View record

Barcode: WAG.1765894 | Collector(s) & number: Venter S , Venter, S 12236 | 1986-11-12

South Africa

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KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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KwaZulu-Natal

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KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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KwaZulu-Natal

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Mpumalanga

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2019

SERIES CHAPTER

Cyperaceae Archer, C

In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3)1691-1764

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Cyperaceae Archer, C; Muasya, M

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 84-96

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2002

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Archer, C

Strelitzia:

1997

SERIES

Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJ

Strelitzia 6: 1-681

National Botanical Institute, Pretoria

1986

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Mariscus drakenbergensis (Cyperaceae): a new species from the Natal Drakensberg Vorster, PJ

South African Journal of Botany 52: 181-183

1986

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Short communications Name changes in Mariscus (Cyperaceae) Vorster, PJ

South African Journal of Botany 52: 265-266

1898

FLORA CHAPTER

Cyperaceae Clarke, CB

In: WT Thiselton-Dyer (ed.). Flora Capensis 7: 149-310

Lovell Reeve & Co., London

No results found for Cyperus solidus Kunth

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