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Rhynchospora caracasana

Also known as: Dichromena caracasana Kunth +1 more
  • Dichromena caracasana Kunth
  • Rhynchospora andina Kük.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Rhynchospora caracasana is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Rhynchospora genus, encompassing over 350 species globally.

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, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela

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