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Rhynchospora riparia

Also known as: Dichromena canaliculata Steud. +8 more
  • Dichromena canaliculata Steud.
  • Dichromena riparia (Nees) Steud.
  • Haloschoenus capillaris var. congestus Nees
  • Haloschoenus riparius Nees
  • Rhynchospora canaliculata (Steud.) Boeckeler
  • Rhynchospora rudioi Boeckeler
  • Rhynchospora tenuis subsp. riparia (Nees) T.Koyama
  • Rhynchospora tenuis var. congesta (Nees) Kük.
  • Rhynchospora tenuis var. maritima Boeckeler
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Rhynchospora riparia is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet 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)
Brazil, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, Uruguay, Venezuela

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