Rhynchospora polyphylla
Leafy Beaksedge
Also known as: Dichromena polyphylla (Vahl) J.F.Macbr. +12 more
- Dichromena polyphylla (Vahl) J.F.Macbr.
- Haloschoenus rigidus Nees ex Kunth
- Mitrospora polyphylla (Vahl) Nees
- Mitrospora wageneriana Schltdl.
- Rhynchospora adulta Schltdl.
- Rhynchospora costaricensis Boeckeler
- Rhynchospora polyphylla var. brunnescens Kük.
- Rhynchospora polyphylla var. contracta Kük.
- Rhynchospora polyphylla var. longispiculosa Kük.
- Rhynchospora pyramidata Desv.
- Rhynchospora pyramidata Desv. ex Ham.
- Rhynchospora wageneriana (Schltdl.) Schnee
- Schoenus polyphyllus Vahl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Rhynchospora polyphylla (commonly known as Leafy Beaksedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, C. American Pacific Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.