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Rhynchospora amazonica

Also known as: Dichromena amazonica (Poepp. ex Kunth) J.F.Macbr. +5 more
  • Dichromena amazonica (Poepp. ex Kunth) J.F.Macbr.
  • Ephippiorhynchium amazonicum (Poepp. ex Kunth) Nees ex Boeckeler
  • Ephippiorhynchium longirostre var. amazonicum (Poepp. ex Kunth) Nees
  • Rhynchospora amazonica subsp. amazonica
  • Rhynchospora amazonica var. amazonica
  • Rhynchospora corniculata subsp. amazonica (Poepp. ex Kunth) H.Pfeiff.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Rhynchospora amazonica is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela

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