Rhynchospora chinensis subsp. chinensis
Spiked Beaksedge
Also known as: Rhynchospora japonica Makino +1 more
- Rhynchospora japonica Makino
- Rhynchospora longisetigera Hayata
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Rhynchospora chinensis subsp. chinensis (commonly known as Spiked Beaksedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Rhynchospora chinensis, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Cambodia, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, India, Japan, Korea, Madagascar, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Réunion, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii
Base Species & Variations