Lagenocarpus guianensis
Burr Sedge
Also known as: Lagenocarpus guianensis var. typicus H.Pfeiff. +1 more
- Lagenocarpus guianensis var. typicus H.Pfeiff.
- Scleria guianensis (Nees) Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Lagenocarpus guianensis (commonly known as Burr Sedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Cuba, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms