Rhynchospora elatior
Also known as: Chaetospora ciliata Schrad. ex Nees +7 more
- Chaetospora ciliata Schrad. ex Nees
- Haplostylis elatior Nees
- Haplostylis elatior var. hirsuta Nees
- Rhynchospora burchellii C.B.Clarke
- Rhynchospora elatior var. burchellii (C.B.Clarke) Kük.
- Rhynchospora elatior var. hirsuta Nees
- Rhynchospora elatior var. variegatopes H.Pfeiff.
- Rhynchospora macrocephala Boeckeler
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Found natively in South America, Rhynchospora elatior is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central