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Fimbristylis nutans

Also known as: Fimbristylis nutans subsp. typica Domin +3 more
  • Fimbristylis nutans subsp. typica Domin
  • Fimbristylis nutans var. typica Domin
  • Iria nutans (Retz.) Kuntze
  • Scirpus nutans Retz.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.

Fimbristylis nutans is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Fimbristylis genus, encompassing over 300 species globally.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northwestern Pacific, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Borneo, Caroline Is., China Southeast, Hainan, India, Malaya, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Guinea, New South Wales, Nicobar Is., Northern Territory, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Western Australia

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