Schoenus calcatus
Schoenus calcatus is a species of Cyperaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]
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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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Description
S. calcatus is a small cushion-forming perennial. The learves are spirally arranged and have both a short blade and a short sheath.[2]
Taxonomy
Schoenus calcatus was first described in 1997 by Karen Wilson.[3][2] There are no synonyms.[1] 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.[2]
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References
- "Schoenus calcatus K.L.Wilson | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
- 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 (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
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