Kyllinga melanosperma

Kyllinga melanosperma is a species of sedge, covered with dark brown scales that culm together to form rhizomes that are about 30 - 100 cm long. The rhizomes are 2.5 - 4.0 mm thick with a purple-brown sheath at the bottom. Kyllinga melanosperma is found in tropical Africa, southern and southeastern Asia. Kyllinga melanosperma propagates by seed.