Cyperus articulatus
| jointed flatsedge priprioca | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. articulatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus articulatus L. | |
Cyperus articulatus is a species of sedge known by the common names jointed flatsedge and priprioca. It is widespread across tropical and subptropical regions in Africa, southern Asia, northern Australia, the southeastern United States, the West Indies, and Latin America.[1]
It is used by the cosmetic industry, and increasingly as a flavoring for food.[2]
References
- ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ↑ Atala, A. (2012). "A new ingredient: The introduction of priprioca in gastronomy". International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science 1: 61–81. doi:10.1016/j.ijgfs.2011.11.001.
External links
- Priprioca (Cyperus articulatus) at Wikimedia Commons
- Priprioca (Cyperus articulatus) at Wikispecies
- Priprioca (Cyperus articulatus) at Encyclopedia of Life
- Priprioca (Cyperus articulatus) at BioLib
- Priprioca (Cyperus articulatus) at Global Biodiversity Information Facility
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