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Fimbristylis polytrichoides

Rusty Sedge
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, Fimbristylis polytrichoides (commonly known as Rusty sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, East Tropical Africa, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, China Southeast, Comoros, Hainan, India, Jawa, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaya, Myanmar, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Western Australia

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