Genus Rhynchospora
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Belonging to the family Cyperaceae, the genus Rhynchospora is a large group comprising 429 taxa. It is widespread across North America and South America, and is also natively found in Europe, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with wet tropical, seasonally dry tropical, and subtropical climate conditions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and grasses.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 429 taxa (393 base species, 36 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (333), North America (138), Africa (24)
- Primary Climates: Wet Tropical (165), Seasonally Dry Tropical (134), Subtropical (81)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (429), Herbaceous Perennials (396), Annuals & Biennials (38)
429 taxa found