Cyperus chordorrhizus

Botanical Description

Cyperus chordorrhizus is a perennial, grass-like plant with long, creeping rhizomes up to 5 metres long; it produces clusters of very narrow leaves about 1 - 11cm long and flowering stems to 26cm[ 500 Title Flora of Somalia Publication Author Thulin M. (Editor) Publisher Kew Publishing, London. Year 1993 ISBN Description Detailed information on the plants of the region, often adding notes on the plants uses. , 610 Title Flora of Tropical East Africa Publication Author Beentje H.J. Website http://plants.jstor.org/search?st=396814 Publisher Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew. Year 2002 ISBN Description Available on-line, a modern flora of East Africa. ]. The plant is an effective soil stabilizer and revegetator on coastal dunes. The population of Cyperus chordorrhizus is severely fragmented and there is likely to be continuing decline in the extent and quality of the habitat due to human activities, including residential development and recreational activities. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2019)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].