Fimbristylis argentea
Also known as: Aplostemon triquetrus Raf. +3 more
- Aplostemon triquetrus Raf.
- Iria monandra (Rottb.) Kuntze
- Iria muelleriana Kuntze
- Scirpus argenteus Rottb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Fimbristylis argentea is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Fimbristylis is notably large, comprising more than 300 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Malaya, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Colombia, Venezuela