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Rhynchospora rugosa

Claybank Beaksedge
Also known as: Chaetospora vicozensis Schrad. ex Schult. +2 more
  • Chaetospora vicozensis Schrad. ex Schult.
  • Dichromena glauca J.F.Macbr.
  • Schoenus rugosus Vahl
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Rhynchospora rugosa (commonly known as Claybank Beaksedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It originates in North America, the Pacific, and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring botanical forms and subspecies of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, PACIFIC, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, North-Central Pacific, Northern South America, Northwestern Pacific, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Caroline Is., Chile Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Galápagos, Guatemala, Guyana, Hawaii, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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