New Zealand Journal of Botany abstract

Uncinia obtusifolia (Cyperaceae), a new species of hooked sedge in New Zealand

P. B. HEENAN

Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research
P. O. Box 69
Lincoln, New Zealand

Abstract  Uncinia obtusifolia Heenan is described as a new species from New Zealand. This widespread plant has previously been included in U. nervosa as an unnamed slender-leaved form. Uncinia obtusifolia is distinguished from U. nervosa by narrower leaves, culms, spikes, and utricles, longer utricles, shorter glumes, more distant florets, and a narrower and longer nut.

Keywords  Cyperaceae; Uncinia; Uncinia nervosa; Uncinia obtusifolia; new species; New Zealand flora

B95007

Received 23 February 1995; accepted 16 November 1995

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