PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / POALES / CYPERACEAE / CYPEROIDEAE / CYPEREAE / CYPERUS / DIVES
Perennial herb, robust, ± tufted, up to 1.82 m high. Leaf blades 12-25 mm wide, flat to W-shaped, serrated on margins and major ribs. Culm scapose, 3-angled, 6-12 mm in diam. Inflorescence a large, dense, compound anthela, 150-300 mm in diam., of very many spikelets. Subtending bracts 4-8, leaf-like. Spikelets spreading at 90°, compressed, linear-lanceolate, 7-10 x 1.5-2.0 mm, 10-20-flowered. Glumes closely imbricate, boat-shaped, 2.2 mm long, keel excurrent into short awn. Flowering time Nov.-Mar. Nutlet elliptical, 1 mm long, 3-angled, brown, surface ± smooth. 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 tufted perennial to 1.2 m. Glumes golden. 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]
Tufted, perennial herb, up to 2 m high. 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: Cyperus immensus C.B.Clarke
Marshy places at low altitudes. Sub-Escarpment Savanna, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, 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]
Marshy coastal flats and roadside ditches below 50 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]
Stellenbosch, Port Elizabeth to 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]
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0 to 1000 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
Cyperus immensus C.B.Clarke
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| dzhesikhondo | Venda | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. |
Cyperus immensus C.B.Clarke |
| ikhwane | Zulu | Pooley, ES. 1998. A field guide to wildflowers KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern region, 1 ed. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. | |
| insekane | IsiZulu | NH0143133-0 | |
| iNsikane | IsiZulu | PRE0818476-0 | |
| insikane | Zulu | Pooley, ES. 1998. A field guide to wildflowers KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern region, 1 ed. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Poales
FAMILY Cyperaceae
SUBFAMILY Cyperoideae
TRIBE Cypereae
GENUS Cyperus
SPECIES dives
124 results for Cyperus dives Delile
Year
Barcode: NH0115661-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 10024 | 1986-12-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ndumu Game Reserve, Banzi Pan
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0060854-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 443 | 1962-9-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini District, Ubisana Valley, Ngoya Mountain.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0517906-0 Collector(s) & number: Culverwell, J, 1210 | 1977-12-4
Eswatini, MLAWULA STATION; MLAWULA FARM 6 MI. SSW. OF STATION; AT POOL KNOWN AS 'RHINO POOL', ON UPPER NKUMBANE STREAM.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0065224-0 Collector(s) & number: Hitchins, PM, 235 | 1966-12-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nzimane River, Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0692453-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 6109 | 1986-12-12
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; MKAMBATI NATURE RESERVE; E. BANK OF MTENTU RIVER.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0143133-0 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 1719 | 2007-2-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UPhongolo Municipality area. Ncotshane, ± 100 m west of Kwa-Mike's Tuck Shop.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0673660-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 3505 | 1980-2-3
South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; MUTALE BEND; GRENS VAN NASIONALE KRUGER WILDTUIN; MUTALI GORGE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0111371-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 40 | 1990-1-15
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei, Port St John's, Mount Sullivan, 1 st plateau on seaward face.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0108070-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorncroft, G, PRE 15066 | 1930-5-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0818476-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 891 | 1992-2-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini Dist.; Mvubu Valley; Manzamnyama Catchment.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0869626-0 Collector(s) & number: van Ginkel, CE, 161 | 2009-3-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Richardsbaai 3.
General notes: Close in general appearance to C.dives, but differing in detailed spikelet construction.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0666473-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, E, evw440 | 2002-2-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Skwebezi valley - Ngome area.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0108080-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, 817 | 1930-12-
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; ELIM.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0108079-0 Collector(s) & number: Westphal, G, 39 | 1930-10-
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; GEORGENHOLZ; MAKONDO.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0000942-0 Collector(s) & number: Onderstall, JJH, 958 | 1982-11-28
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Barberton, Kaapsehoop, Felicia Farm near Kaapsehoop towards Barberton.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0811165-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 12157 | 1993-1-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg; Darvill Sewage Works; Msunduze River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107893-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 13138 | 1933-1-12
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ST. JOHNS DIST.; FAIRVIEW; UMZIMVUBU RIVER.
General notes: Semisubmerged along banks of river.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0000943-0 Collector(s) & number: Buitendag, EL, 986 | 1972-11-27
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Nelspruit, Lowveld Botanic Garden, garden side on Riverbank trail.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0133255-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, D, 2322 | 2005-1-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Seepage area / drainage line on the Molweni River Gorge, Krantzkloof Nature Reserve, inland of Durban.
General notes: Plants up to 1,5m tall, gregarious in moist grassland, along a drainage line.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0644779-0 Collector(s) & number: Arnold, TH, 2632 | 1980-1-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST.; NEAR SUMMIT OF ORIBI GORGE ON ROAD TO ORIBI FLATS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0593442-0 Collector(s) & number: Barrett, SCH, 374A | 1978-12-18
Eswatini, Tshaneni. Lowveld.
General notes: Riceland weeds of waste ground. Derelict area.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0584695-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 4250 | 2000-11-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ingwavuma Dist.; Kangwanase. Next to road.
General notes: Robust. Densely tufted. (Not readily distinguished from C. exaltatus Retz.)
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0818365-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 10024 | 1986-12-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ndumu Game Reserve; Banzi Pan.
General notes: In moist, organically-rich clayey sediments, at edge of freshwater pan.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107979-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5233 | 1965-10-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MEREBANK EAST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107974-0 Collector(s) & number: Edwards, D, 2557 | 1961-9-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; KOSI BAY; N. SHORES OF LAKE NHLANGE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0652651-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlettwein, C, 23 | 1983--
Namibia, EASTERN CAPRIVI; SINGALAMGWE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0864684-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS00334 | 2001-10-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sodwana Nature Reserve.
General notes: Tropical. Steep slope. Fairly rare. Leaves are full of small hook like thorns.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0125780-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 2309 | 1992-12-22
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei. Elliotdale, Cwebe Nature Reserve, along road between Cwebe and Ntlonyana.
General notes: Forest soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0065225-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 9441b | 1969-12-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Uvongo
General notes: Along river. 150-180cm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107895-0 Collector(s) & number: Schonland, S, 4071 | 1921-1-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ST. JOHNS; 9 MI. FROM PORT ST. JOHNS.
General notes: Edge of road, in running water.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0108068-0 Collector(s) & number: Erens, J, 282 | 1937-6-22
Botswana, THAOGE RIVER; IN BRANCH OF RIVER NEAR NOKANENE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0080429-1 Collector(s) & number: Nichols, GR, 702 | 1983-12-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Itala Game Reserve.
General notes: Sedge in vlei - common and large. In flower.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0812304-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 11498 | 1991-10-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast: Lake Nhlabane; South Lake; W. side.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0004667-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 4093 | 1888-10-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sydenham.
General notes: In swamp.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0633217-0 Collector(s) & number: Onderstall, JJH, 958 | 1982-11-28
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KAAPSCHE HOOP; FELICIA FARM NEAR KAAPSCHE HOOP, TOWARDS BARBERTON.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107981-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 9441 | 1969-12-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UVONGO.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0633429-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 1445 | 1975-8-22
Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; THAOGE RIVER.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0477190-0 Collector(s) & number: Arnold, TH, 774 | 1973-10-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ST. JOHNS; 3 KM FROM PORT ST. JOHNS ON ROAD TO 2ND BEACH.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0136525-0 Collector(s) & number: Magubane, MM, 424 | 2006-3-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KZN, Ixopo, Ndonyane Mission, ca. 2km from the north east of St Michaels Primary School. GPS Points: 30º13'24.4' S 30º21'50.0" E.
General notes: Biome: forest. Vegetation type: natural forest. Habitat: hill slope. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Soil type: sandy loam. Lithology: sandstone. Aspect: NE. Biotic effect: grazed. Life form: grass. Altitude: 536 m. Plant features: no flowers, no fruits. Plant height: 1.5m. Occurrence: abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0114721-1 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 891 | 1992-2-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini, Mvubu Valley, Manzamnyama Catchment
General notes: Poorly drained grassland, soil, full sun. Land previously under cane; cleared and planted with various woody plants. Erect sedge, c.2m high, in densely populated community. Leaf margins and midribs rough to the touch. Flowerheads greenish brown. Common. Zulu name : iNsikane.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0514505-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 8589 | 1974-3-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MKUZE SWAMPS.
General notes: On low level of old river course in perennial swamp. Ht. 236 cm to base of inforescence. Locally common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0108078-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 3459 | 1954-1-15
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NASIONALE PARK; NUMBI; PABINSPRUIT.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0125954-0 Collector(s) & number: Lubbe, RA, 522 | 1994-12-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kosi Bay, Coastal Forest Reserve, Siyadla River crossing.
General notes: Swamp forest. Sedge 1,3m high; inflorescence large; leaves sharp edges; stems triangular. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0123659-0 Collector(s) & number: Von Fintel, M, 638 | 1997-12-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Midlands, Bishopstowe, Rietspruit 997.
General notes: Wet stream bank, grey bed rock. Full sun, north eastern aspect, 5º slope, undisturbed. Growing in dense clusters on river banks and in water. Surface of leaves smooth, but sides have minute spikes. Flowers in dense clusters. Common and abundant. 150cm high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0514509-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, N, 739 | 1977-3-19
South Africa, Limpopo, HANS MERENSKY NATURE RESERVE; LETABA RIVER.
General notes: Riverine. Alluvial/Sand. In water or at edge.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0707798-0 Collector(s) & number: Gordon-Gray, KDH, 6140 | 1965-1-21
Eswatini, MANZINI DIST.; 2 MI. W. OF MANZINI.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0113397-0 Collector(s) & number: Stielau, DG, 149 | 1991-12-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Botanic Garden Estate, Pietermaritzburg.
General notes: In half-shade in streambank. Very large : inflorescence an umbel, up to 2 m; bracts and leaves 1.5 m. Stem triangular in cross section.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107890-0 Collector(s) & number: Comins, DM, 1601 | 1956-11-22
South Africa, Eastern Cape, EAST LONDON DIST.; SHAW BRIDGE; 6 MI. FROM KIDDS BEACH ON ROAD TO EAST LONDON.
General notes: On alluvial flat above bridge next to stream, and extending into water.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0652935-0 Collector(s) & number: Musil, CF, 405 | 1976-9-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ESHOWE; MABILINDI FARM DAM; 15 KM N. OF ESHOWE ON ROAD TO MELMOTH.
General notes: In damp silt overlying sand in river bed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0055034-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5233b | 1965-10-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban District, Merebank East
General notes: In water and wet sandy soil in drainage furrow, cultivated area just above reed swamp. Altitude: c.15'.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0892593-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkuna, LA, 2187 | 2006-11-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtethwa area.
General notes: Bushveld River bank. Cultivation and orchard. Tribal land. Dark brown soil. Waterlogged. Robust plant. Leaf margins sharply toothed. Conf.: C. Archer 2.2007
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0065222-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 9441a | 1969-12-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Uvongo.
General notes: 150 -180 cm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0108077-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 6927 | 1952-2-22
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; MUTALE RIVER; 18.5 MI. NE. OF SIBASA.
General notes: Venda name: dzhesikhondo.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0108075-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 606 | 1949-2-8
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK; NELSPRUIT DIST.; 8 MI. NW. OF PRETORIUS KOP.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0065223-0 Collector(s) & number: Musil, CF, 405 | 1976-9-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mabilindi Farm Dam. 15 km N of Eshowe. Road to Melmoth.
General notes: Emergent in damp silt overlying sand in river bed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0477085-0 Collector(s) & number: Baijnath, H, 255 | 1967-3-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN DIST.; MEREBANK SW.; S. OF SHELL RAIL.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107977-0 Collector(s) & number: James, V, J39416 | 1965-10-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0052506-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5408 | 1964-11-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Lower Umfolozi District, Monzi Settlement.
General notes: Swamps. Big heads, 5-6ft high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107970-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 5901 | 1919-11-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; MTUNZINI; HAMEWITH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0033069-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 13138 | 1933-1-12
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei, Port St Johns District, Fairview, Umzimvubu River.
General notes: Tall perennial 6 ft, semisubmerged along the banks of the Umzimvubu River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0004668-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 4093 | 1888-10-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near Sydenham.
General notes: In swamps near Sydenham. Altitude: 300ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0110843-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 29708 | 1960-1-13
Eswatini, Hlatikulu district, Sibowe River
General notes: Altitude: c 2000'.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0041840-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 1788 | 1953-11-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand, Hluhluwe District. Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
General notes: In mud at rivers edge. Abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107972-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 2591 | 1965-9-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Lower Tugela Dist.; Mvoti River Mouth.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107894-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 2791 | 1899-1-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KING WILLIAMS TOWN; BUFFALO RIVER.
General notes: Banks of river.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107969-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 1788 | 1953-11-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; HLABISA DIST.; HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0073327-0 Collector(s) & number: Arnold, TH, 450 | 1973-9-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini, Twinstreams, stream next to railwayline
General notes: Sandy soil, bank of stream.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107976-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5408 | 1964-11-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LOWER UMFOLOZI DIST. (HLABISA DIST.); MONZI SETTLEMENT.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0523980-0 Collector(s) & number: Gibbs Russell, GE, 2443 | 1972-10-28
Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; LAKE LIAMBEZI.
General notes: On lake shore, by water. Uncommon.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0477290-0 Collector(s) & number: Buitendag, EL, 986 | 1972-11-27
South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT; LOWVELD BOTANIC GARDEN; GARDEN SIDE, RIVERBANK TRAIL, S. RIVER BANK.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107889-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 588 | 1967-11-19
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ELIZABETH; SUNRIDGE PARK.
General notes: Marshy ground, frequently under water.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0818789-0 Collector(s) & number: Stielau, DG, 149 | 1991-12-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg; Botanic Garden Estate.
General notes: On streambank.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107891-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilner, OG, 132 | 1918-11-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ORANGE GROVE FARM.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0064624-2 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 8589 | 1974-3-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mkuze swamps.
General notes: On low levee of old river course in perennial swamp. Locally common. Flowering stems robust 236 cm to base of inflorescence. Altitude: c.6m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0056947-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 2591 | 1965-9-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Lower Tugela District, Mooti River Mouth
General notes: Swamp forest. Tufted perennial 2m high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107971-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, EP, PRE 39292 | 1943-10-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INANDA DIST.; UMHLANGA ROCKS; NEAR HOTEL.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107961-0 Collector(s) & number: Scheepers, JC, 150 | 1958-2-25
South Africa, Limpopo, DUIWELSKLOOF; WESTFALIA ESTATE; BETWEEN CONFLUENCE OF MTATA SPRUIT AND RAMADIEPA RIVER, AND PROVINCIAL ROAD.
General notes: Marshy area.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0478736-0 Collector(s) & number: Musil, CF, 90 | 1972-3-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, SHONGWENI DAM; BELOW DAM WALL.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0128469-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 12157 | 1993-1-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Central. Pietermaritzburg. Darvill Sewage Works: Msunduze River.
General notes: Vegetation type: open scrub - disturbed. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: floodplain. Soil type: clayey sand (alluvium). Exposure: sun. Aspect: north east. Slope: level. Other: amongst dense short grasses above incised river. Plant features: tufted. Notes: common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107978-0 Collector(s) & number: Hitchins, PM, 235 | 1966-12-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE; NZIMANA RIVER.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0073333-0 Collector(s) & number: Arnold, TH, 774 | 1973-10-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, 3 km from Port St Johns on road to second beach. Next to old abandoned road in vlei.
General notes: 1.5m tall. Common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0153107-0 Collector(s) & number: Woodenberg, W, 43 | 2022-2-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 16A, Alfred Street, Mount Moreland, Durban Metro, KwaZulu-Natal.
General notes: PRF BioBlitz. Permit Number: OP653/2022. Issuing authority: Ezemvelo.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0134000-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2087 | 2001-2-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Thuthwini District, Ntimbankulu / Dweshula. Bank of Ntilini stream, Ntimbankulu Forest.
General notes: Biome: forest. Habitat: river/streambank. Moisture regime: moist/damp. Exposure: full sun. Slope: gentle. Aspect: SE. Life form: graminoid. Plant features: inflorescence greenish brown, clump forming. Locally common. IsiZulu name: insikane.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107960-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 3561 | 1961-2-7
South Africa, Limpopo, PILGRIMS REST DIST.; NW. OF LOTHIAN.
General notes: In streamlets. 3--4' high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0064624-1 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 8589 | 1974-3-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mkuze Swamps.
General notes: On low levee of old river course in perennial swamp. Locally common. Flowering stems robust 236 cm to base of inflorescence. Altitude: c.6m. Accessioned in the accession book as NH 64625.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0898025-0 Collector(s) & number: Grieve, KW, 115 | 2008-7-20
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Waterval Onder, farm Kindergoed (now called Ntsinini).
General notes: Lydenburg Montane Grassland Gm 17. No slope. Large clump; two leaves sheath inflorescence; leaves long, ± 1,5 m, deeply notched; stem triangular, fairly rigid. Few clumps.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107892-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GC, 1460 | 1953-3-4
South Africa, Eastern Cape, MQANDULI DIST.; NEAR COFFEE BAY.
General notes: In vlei. Frequent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107963-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, 518 | 1930-6-
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; ELIM.
General notes: Thonga-Shangaan: shingonga (?)
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0114770-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 1713 | 1992-1-17
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei, Port St Johns, Big Umgazi Farm.
General notes: Moist areas in grassland, soil. Sun, level ground. 1.5m high. Golden brown flowers. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107147-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 5359 | 1949-3-16
South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK; 5 MI. NW. OF PUNDA MARIA.
General notes: Sandy stream bed. Robust tufts.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107965-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, N, 588 | 1973-11-22
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KLASERIE RIVER.
General notes: Riverine. River sand.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0055035-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5233a | 1965-10-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban District, Merebank East
General notes: In water and wet sandy soil in drainage furrow, cultivated area just above reed swamp. Very common. Altitude: c.15'.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0477307-0 Collector(s) & number: Crawford, R, 319 | 1975-12-3
South Africa, Limpopo, TZANEEN; SITE OF PROPOSED TZANEEN DAM, UPSTREAM FROM ROAD AND RAIL BRIDGES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107973-0 Collector(s) & number: Wood, JM, 5807 | 1895-10-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; SYDENHAM NEAR DURBAN.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0108074-0 Collector(s) & number: Krige, JD, 42 | 1937-4-13
South Africa, Limpopo, LETABA DIST.; MODJADJI'S RESERVE, NEAR DUIWELSKLOOF.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107896-0 Collector(s) & number: Flanagan, HG, 1784 | 1893-3-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KOMGA; NEAR KOMGHA.
General notes: Along streams.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0986286-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2087 | 2001-2-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Thuthwini District, Ntimbankulu/Dweshula. Bank of Ntilini Stream, Ntimbankulu Forest.
General notes: Slope: gentle. Locally common. Inflorescence greenish-brown, clump forming. Isizulu name: insikane
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0684171-0 Collector(s) & number: Stalmans, M, 757 | 1986-11-12
South Africa, Limpopo, LEKGALAMEETSE NATURE RESERVE; BALLOON; MAKUTSI VALLEY, NEAR STABLES.
General notes: Disturbed marshy area. Shrubland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0780715-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, N, 500 | 1990-11-26
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park; Sabie River; Train bridge at Albasini on W. park border.
General notes: Substrate: Gabbro. Sedge.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0692988-0 Collector(s) & number: Ellery, WN, 232 | 1984-9-12
Botswana, OKAVANGO; BORO RIVER; DELTA CAMP.
General notes: Along edge of river.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0136818-0 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 834 | 2006-6-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Weenen, ca. 2.5 km west of Thandanani Primary school. Engodini Village.
General notes: Biome: forest. Vegetation type: bush clump. Slope: gentle. Plant height: Ca. 1m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0080429-2 Collector(s) & number: Nichols, GR, 702 | 1983-12-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Itala Game Reserve.
General notes: Sedge in vlei - common and large. In flower.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0081858-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 2203 | 1984-11-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umtamvuna Nature Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107958-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PA, 542 | 1972-4-28
Botswana, NORTHERN DIST.; GADIKWE ISLAND.
General notes: At edge of island, in shallow stagnant water near Miscanthidium junceum. In big clumps.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107975-0 Collector(s) & number: Huntley, BJ, 681 | 1963-12-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI DIST.; NGOYE FOREST RESERVE; S.A.N.T. DAM.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107964-0 Collector(s) & number: Appleton, CC, 44 | --
South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT; VARIOUS STATIONS ON GLADDESPRUIT WHICH JOINS CROCODILE RIVER NEAR NELSPRUIT.
General notes: Forms marginal vegetation to runnels and pools.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0105512-0 Collector(s) & number: Heywood, M, 211 | 1988-11-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Paddock.
General notes: Riverine environment. Altitude: ± 300m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0648394-0 Collector(s) & number: Linder, HP, 1885 | 1978-11-22
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; DWESSA NATURE RESERVE; AT ENTRANCE TO RESERVE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0107967-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 29708 | 1960-1-13
Eswatini, HLATIKULU DIST.; SIBOWE RIVER.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0512883-0 Collector(s) & number: Horler, DNH, 230 | 1973-2-
Eswatini, UBOMBO DIST.; SWAZILAND IRRIGATION SCHEME NEAR TSHANENI.
General notes: Bushveld.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0108073-0 Collector(s) & number: Thorncroft, G, 30 | 1925--
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON DIST.; KAAP RIVER NEAR BARBERTON.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0128106-1 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 11498 | 1991-10-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast. Lake Nhlabane. South Lake: Western side.
General notes: Vegetation type: wetland fringing lake. Substrate: soil (and water). Moisture regime: lake shore. Soil type: sand and much humus. Exposure: sun. Aspect: north west. Slope: level. Other: shoreline and rafting in backwater drowned channel. Plant features: graminoid herb, robust; rhizome abbreviated to shortly elongated. Notes: common. [specimen of half heads].
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0128106-2 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 11498 | 1991-10-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast. Lake Nhlabane. South Lake: Western side.
General notes: Vegetation type: wetland fringing lake. Substrate: soil (and water). Moisture regime: lake shore. Soil type: sand and much humus. Exposure: sun. Aspect: north west. Slope: level. Other: shoreline and rafting in backwater drowned channel. Plant features: graminoid herb, robust; rhizome abbreviated to shortly elongated. Notes: common. [specimen of half heads].
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0128106-3 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 11498 | 1991-10-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast. Lake Nhlabane. South Lake: Western side.
General notes: Vegetation type: wetland fringing lake. Substrate: soil (and water). Moisture regime: lake shore. Soil type: sand and much humus. Exposure: sun. Aspect: north west. Slope: level. Other: shoreline and rafting in backwater drowned channel. Plant features: graminoid herb, robust; rhizome abbreviated to shortly elongated. Notes: common. [specimen of half heads].
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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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
1997
SERIES
Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJStrelitzia 6: 1-681
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
1983
BOOK
The sedges and rushes of East Africa Haines, RW; Lye, KAEast African Natural History Society, Nairobi
1972
FLORA CHAPTER
Cyperaceae Hooper, SS; Napper, DMFlora of West Tropical Africa 3(2)278-349
Crown Agents, London
No results found for Cyperus dives Delile
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