Lagenocarpus rigidus
Also known as: Lagenocarpus scaliformis H.Pfeiff. +2 more
- Lagenocarpus scaliformis H.Pfeiff.
- Lerisca rigida (Kunth) Schltdl.
- Scleria rigida Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Lagenocarpus rigidus is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Cuba, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
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