Schoenus calcatus
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Cyperaceae |
Genus: | Schoenus |
Species: | S. calcatus
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Binomial name | |
Schoenus calcatus |
Schoenus calcatus is a species of Cyperaceae endemic to Western Australia.[2]
Description[]
S. calcatus is a small cushion-forming perennial. The leaves are spirally arranged and have both a short blade and a short sheath.[3]
Taxonomy[]
Schoenus calcatus was first described in 1997 by Karen Wilson.[4][3] There are no synonyms.[2] The specific epithet calcatus, is derived from the Latin verb, calcare, 'to tread upon' or 'walk over' and refers to a potential threat to the species.[3]
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References[]
- ^ plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:994434-1
- ^ a b "Schoenus calcatus K.L.Wilson | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c K.L. Wilson (1997). "New species of Cyperaceae in Western Australia". Nuytsia. 11 (2): 276-278, fig. 2D, E. ISSN 0085-4417. Wikidata Q100729959.
- ^ "Schoenus calcatus". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
External links[]
Categories:
- Schoenus (plant)
- Flora of Western Australia
- Plants described in 1997
- Taxa named by Karen Louise Wilson