PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / POALES / CYPERACEAE / CYPEROIDEAE / SCHOENEAE / CYATHOCOMA / HEXANDRA
Perennial herb, up to 1.5 m high, shortly rhizomatous. Leaf blades stout, semi-terete, grooved, ± 5 mm in diam. Culm stout, terete, grooved, 1.5-2.5 mm in diam. below inflorescence. Inflorescence a compact panicle, 300-600 x 25-75 mm. Subtending bracts 1 from each node, leaf-like, sheaths conspicuous, dark chestnut red. Primary inflorescence units densely clustered. Spikelets compressed, elliptical, ± 10 mm long. Glumes: fertile lanceolate, ± 8.5 mm long, keel shortly excurrent. Perianth of (3-)6 or 7 slender, flexuous, apically villous bristles, at least some of them longer than nutlet plus style base. Flowering time Aug.-Nov. Nutlet obovate, stalked, including style base 2.5-3.0 x 1.5 mm, 3-angled, brown, crowned with persistent, broadly conical, hispid style base, surface ± transversely rugose. 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, 50-150 cm. 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]
Marshy places at low altitudes. Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. 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]
Marshes and watercourses on mountain slopes below 800 m. 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]
Cape Peninsula to Humansdorp. 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]
August to March
15 to 850 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
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
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Names and Sources
Published in: S. African J. Bot. 62(5): 250 (1996)
Macrochaetium hexandrum (Nees) Pfeiff.
Published in: Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 29: 186 (1931)
Macrochaetium dregei Steud.
Published in: Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2(8-9): 159 (1855)
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Poales
FAMILY Cyperaceae
SUBFAMILY Cyperoideae
TRIBE Schoeneae
GENUS Cyathocoma
SPECIES hexandra
36 results for Cyathocoma hexandra (Nees) Browning
Barcode: PRE0108425-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4074 | 1962-9-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Div.; Paardeberg Farm near Papiesvlei, 8.1 mi. E of Stanford.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0002817-0 Collector(s) & number: Joubert, CE, 716 | 2004-7-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Marsh at Skerpioenskraal, W. of Kleinhangklipberge, Hangklip coast.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0004227-0 Collector(s) & number: Joubert, CE, 1188 | 2011-10-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Betty's Bay. P.O.S. below Bass road, path triangle at fire break.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0103788-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 1272 | 1970-5-20
South Africa, Western Cape, BETTY'S BAY; ELEPHANT ROCK ESTATES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0103783-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 13596 | 1947-1-15
South Africa, Eastern Cape, UNIONDALE DIV.; JOUBERTINA; DIE HOEK, N. FOOT OF OUTENIQUAS NEAR JOUBERTINA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0741735-0 Collector(s) & number: McDonald, DJ, 1529 | 1987-11-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Langeberg; Grootvadersbosch State Forest; Boosmansbos Wilderness Area; Bobbejaankloof.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0794443-0 Collector(s) & number: Borchardt, EJ, PRF 990 | 1943-9-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Jonkershoek Forest Station; Langrivier.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0836631-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, IJ, 505 | 1992-4-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist.; Southern Hottentots Holland Mountains; Kogelberg State Forest; Between 1st and 2nd waterfall, c. 3.5 km from 2nd dwelling at Oudebos.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0623794-0 Collector(s) & number: Williams, IJM, 3158 | 1981-10-15
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIV.; VOGELGAT; VOGELPOOL.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0103785-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, 3418 | 1924-11-12
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE DIV.; KAMPSCHEBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0476853-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, FJ, 504 | 1967-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, GRABOUW; LEBANON CATCHMENT IID.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0728336-0 Collector(s) & number: Davidse, G, 33646 | 1987-10-7
South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP; 61 KM W. OF HUMANSDORP ON ROAD R102 TO KNYSNA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0274468-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, G, 636 | 2011-10-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Paardeberg, between Wellington & Malmesbury. Siebritskloof, ±2.5 km, S of farm house. 33.58288' S; 18.81217'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0103787-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, FJ, 354 | 1967-2-
South Africa, Western Cape, GRABOUW; LEBANON; CATCHMENT IIC.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0103786-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 21742 | 1960-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, GEORGE DIV.; OUTENIQUA PASS; S. SIDE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0794980-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, FJ, KR 150 | 1966-8-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Grabouw Dist.; Lebanon Catchment II.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0103782-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 23217 | 1962-12-19
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON DIST.; PAVIESVLEI P.O.; 2 MI. W. BY N. OF PAVIESVLEI P.O.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0794981-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, FJ, 1119 | 1971-1-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Lebanon State Forest; Jakkalsrivier Catchment Ig.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0000087-0 Collector(s) & number: Forrester, JA, 1261 | 1998-5-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Hangklip subregion, Betty's Bay, P.O.S. 2696, along W. side of N/S cutline.
General notes: Plants and herb specimens collected. Genus: (=Macrochaetum 494:10)
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0103781-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10280 | 1897-2-12
South Africa, Western Cape, FRANSCHHOEK.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0205246-0 Collector(s) & number: Joubert, CE, 716 | 2004-7-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Marsh at Skerpioenskraal, W of Klein-hangklipberge, Hangklip coast.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0103789-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4202 | 1962-10-24
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIV.; JONKERSHOEK; JAKKALSVLEI, BELT 13 EN.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0103780-0 Collector(s) & number: Pillans, NS, 3245 | 1918-9-29
South Africa, Western Cape, MUIZENBERG.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0580762-0 Collector(s) & number: Forrester, JA, 1261 | 1998-5-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Hangklip: Betty's Bay: Commonage, P.O.S. 2696, along W. side of N./S. cutline.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0794557-0 Collector(s) & number: Vlok, JHJ, 368 | 1982-6-22
South Africa, Western Cape, George: Saasveld; Tierkop.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0103779-0 Collector(s) & number: Haynes, RA, 679 | 1972-8-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Zachariashoek Experimental Catchment; Kasteelkloof Catchment.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Cyperaceae Archer, CIn: 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, MIn: 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
1996
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Studies in Cyperaceae in southern Africa. 30: Aspects of the relationship between Cyathocoma and Cos Browning, JBM; Gordon-Gray, KDHSouth African Journal of Botany 62: 250-257
1947
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Tetraria and related genera, with special reference to the flora of the Cape Peninsula Levyns, MRBJournal of South African Botany 13: 73-93
No results found for Cyathocoma hexandra (Nees) Browning
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