Reference(s): Chermezon, H. (1937)
Status: this genus has not yet been assessed for species diversity and endemism
- Species in Fl. Madag: 76 (34 endemic, 42 indigenous non-endemic)
Species level data entry: not yet complete
Note: Treatments vary as to synonymy under Cyperus - sometimes Pycreus and Kyllinga are placed in synonymy as well as Mariscus and Juncellus. We include Mariscus and Juncellus in synonymy for the present.
Updated on: 23 May. 2008