About Whitehead Spikesedge
Whitehead Spikesedge (Cyperus kyllingia) is a herb belonging to the Cyperaceae family (Sedge family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 3-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, achene fruit. It is typically found in open deciduous forests near moist places.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cyperus kyllingia
- Genus
- Cyperus
- Family
- CYPERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Open deciduous forests near moist places
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Cyperaceae
Sedge family
Whitehead Spikesedge belongs to the Cyperaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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