Mariscus flabelliformis

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO. V--1117
  • Mariscus flabelliformis
  • Kunth
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Mariscus flabelliformis
  • Genus: Mariscus
  • Synonym: Cyperus tenuis Sw.
  • Common/Local Name(s): Fan clubrush and Umbrella club-rush.
  • Family: Cyperaceae
  • Botanical Description: Mariscus flabelliformis is characterized by its fan-shaped inflorescences, which give it a distinctive appearance. The inflorescences are made up of numerous small spikelets arranged in a fan-like pattern at the ends of tall, slender stems. The leaves are typically linear and grass-like, arising from the base of the plant.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowering may occur from May to September.
  • Plant Uses: Ornamental and Habitat Restoration.
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: University of Port Harcourt Botanical Garden Abuja Campus.
  • Habit: Grass
  • Mode: Wild

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