Fimbristylis macassarensis
Also known as: Fimbristylis corniculata Merr.
- Fimbristylis corniculata Merr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Fimbristylis macassarensis is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in Tropical Asia and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Fimbristylis, which contains over 300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jawa, Northern Territory, Philippines, Sulawesi, Western Australia
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)
Taiwan