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Rhynchospora leptorhyncha

Also known as: Phaeocephalum leptorhynchum (C.Wright) House +2 more
  • Phaeocephalum leptorhynchum (C.Wright) House
  • Rhynchospora gracilenta C.B.Clarke
  • Rhynchospora leptorhyncha var. laevirostris Kük.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Rhynchospora leptorhyncha is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry 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)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba

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