Cyperus appendiculatus


Cyperus appendiculatus is a species of sedge that is endemic to Ascension Island, Trindade and Martim Vaz, and Fernando de Noronha.

Distribution and habitat

Cyperus appendiculatus is found only on Ascension Island and the Brazilian island territories of Trindade and Martim Vaz and Fernando de Noronha.
On Ascension Island, it is mostly confined to the eastern side of the island, where it grows in bare, dry areas with little groundcover.

Ecology

On Ascension Island, Cyperus appendiculatus grows alongside Aristida adscensionis, Euphorbia origanoides, and Portulaca oleracea.