A molecular survey concerning the origin of Cyperus esculentus (Cyperaceae, Poales): two sides of the same coin (weed vs. crop)

• DOI: 10.1093/aob/mcv001
• Publication Date: 2015-02-19T04:21:52Z
• Authors: Olga De Castro; Roberta Gargiulo; Emanuele Del Guac...; Paolo Caputo; Paolo De Luca
• Keywords: Cyperus; Cyperaceae

Cyperus esculentus is widespread in tropical and temperate zones also present cooler regions. It used as a crop plant, but it occurs the wild weed. As consequence of its ecological plasticity, C. has remarkable variability, with several morphotypes. Four wild-type varieties are presently recognized, addition to cultivated form. This study investigates phylogenetic position biogeography objective contributing new data increase understanding evolutionary history.