Rhynchospora colorata
Star Sedge, Starrush Whitetop
Other regional names: White Headed Rush
- White Headed Rush
Also known as: Cyperus kyllingia Endl. +17 more
- Cyperus kyllingia Endl.
- Dichroma ciliatum Ham.
- Dichromena colorata (L.) C.L.Hitchc.
- Dichromena drummondiana Steud.
- Dichromena glabra Pers.
- Dichromena leucocephala Michx.
- Dichromena leucocephalum (Michx.) Pers.
- Dichromena persooniana Nees
- Dichromena stellata (Lam.) Fournet, 1978
- Kyllinga colorata (L.) Druce
- Rhynchospora drummondiana Steud.
- Rhynchospora leucocephala (Michx.) Boeckeler
- Rhynchospora persooniana Griseb.
- Rhynchospora stellata (Lam.) Griseb.
- Rhynchospora stellata f. intercedens Kük.
- Rhynchospora stellata subsp. intercedens
- Schoenus coloratus L.
- Schoenus stellatus Lam.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Rhynchospora colorata (commonly known as Star sedge or Starrush Whitetop) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Cayman Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Florida, French Guiana, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, Turks-Caicos Is., Venezuela, Virginia, Windward Is.
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)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Caroline Is., Galápagos, Lesser Sunda Is., Nansei-shoto, Tennessee, Trinidad-Tobago