Nelmesia

Nelmesia is a genus of sedges belonging to the family Cyperaceae. The genus is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. Nelmesia species are typically found in wetland habitats, such as swamps and along riverbanks.

Characteristics of Nelmesia include rhizomatous growth and distinctive inflorescences. The plants are typically perennial herbs. Specific morphological details, such as the shape and size of the spikelets and achenes, vary among the different species within the genus.

The genus is named in honor of Ernest Nelmes, a British botanist who specialized in the study of Cyperaceae. Further research into the taxonomic relationships within the genus and its conservation status is ongoing.