Rhynchospora cajennensis
Also known as: Holoschoenus elatior Nees +3 more
- Holoschoenus elatior Nees
- Rhynchospora demerarensis C.B.Clarke
- Rhynchospora magarensis Leon
- Rhynchospora stricta var. demerarensis (C.B.Clarke) Kük.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Rhynchospora cajennensis is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, French Guiana, Guyana, Venezuela