Rhynchospora radicans
Tropical Whitetop
Also known as: Dichromena radicans Schltdl. & Cham. +2 more
- Dichromena radicans Schltdl. & Cham.
- Dichromena radicans var. typica A.Gross & Brade
- Rhynchospora puber f. elatior Duss, 1897
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Rhynchospora radicans (commonly known as Tropical Whitetop) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in North America and 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. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
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, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, 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)
Galápagos
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms