Fimbristylis aestivalis
Summer Fimbristylis, Summer Fimbry
Also known as: Iria aestivalis (Retz.) Kuntze
- Iria aestivalis (Retz.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Fimbristylis aestivalis (commonly known as Summer fimbristylis or Summer fimbry) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Fimbristylis genus, encompassing over 300 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Russian Far East, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Khabarovsk, Korea, Laos, Manchuria, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, Nicobar Is., Northern Territory, Philippines, Primorye, Queensland, South Australia, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Victoria, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Hawaii, Venezuela
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