Cyperaceae taxon details
Khaosokia D.A.Simpson, Chayam. & J.Parn.
1675277 (urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:1675277)
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Genus
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Simpson, D. A.; Muasya, A. M.; Chayamarit, K.; Parnell, J. A. N.; Suddee, S.; Wilde, B. D. E.; Jones, M. B.; Bruhl, J. J.; Pooma, R. (2005). <i>Khaosokia caricoides</i>, a new genus and species of Cyperaceae from Thailand. <em>Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society.</em> 149(3): 357-364., available online at https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8339.2005.00446.x
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Description Robust, tussocky, rhizomatous, dioecious perennial. Culms erect to pendant. Leaves many, crowded, pendant, basal, linear....
Etymology The genus is named after Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province, Thailand where the plant was found.
Description Robust, tussocky, rhizomatous, dioecious perennial. Culms erect to pendant. Leaves many, crowded, pendant, basal, linear. Inflorescence wholly male or female, narrowly paniculate, with 2–4 nodes, each node with a leaf-like inflorescence bract longer than the inflorescence. Spikelets similar in male and female inflorescences, linear-cylindric; perianth bristles 7; stamens 3; stigmas 3. Nutlets immature. [details]
Etymology The genus is named after Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province, Thailand where the plant was found.
Etymology The genus is named after Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province, Thailand where the plant was found. [details]
Cyperaceae Working Group. (2025). [see How to cite]. Global Cyperaceae Database. Khaosokia D.A.Simpson, Chayam. & J.Parn.. Accessed at: https://cyperaceae.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1675277 on 2025-09-11
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Nomenclature
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Simpson, D. A.; Muasya, A. M.; Chayamarit, K.; Parnell, J. A. N.; Suddee, S.; Wilde, B. D. E.; Jones, M. B.; Bruhl, J. J.; Pooma, R. (2005). <i>Khaosokia caricoides</i>, a new genus and species of Cyperaceae from Thailand. <em>Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society.</em> 149(3): 357-364., available online at https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8339.2005.00446.x
page(s): 358 [details] Available for editors [request]
basis of record Plants of the World Online (POWO). , available online at https://powo.science.kew.org/ [details]
page(s): 358 [details] Available for editors
[request]basis of record Plants of the World Online (POWO). , available online at https://powo.science.kew.org/ [details]
Present Inaccurate Introduced: alien Containing type locality
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Description Robust, tussocky, rhizomatous, dioecious perennial. Culms erect to pendant. Leaves many, crowded, pendant, basal, linear. Inflorescence wholly male or female, narrowly paniculate, with 2–4 nodes, each node with a leaf-like inflorescence bract longer than the inflorescence. Spikelets similar in male and female inflorescences, linear-cylindric; perianth bristles 7; stamens 3; stigmas 3. Nutlets immature. [details]Diagnosis Planta perennis rhizomatosa; folia numerosa; inflorescentia masculina aut feminea; spiculae masculinae et femineae similares anguste cylindricae; setae perianthiorum 7, staminae 3, stigmata 3; nucula immatura. [details]
Etymology The genus is named after Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province, Thailand where the plant was found. [details]
