Rhynchospora scutellata
Indianola Beaksedge
Also known as: Rhynchospora corymbosa subsp. puncticulata (Kük. ex Osten) Kük. +3 more
- Rhynchospora corymbosa subsp. puncticulata (Kük. ex Osten) Kük.
- Rhynchospora corymbosa var. puncticulata (Kük. ex Osten) Kük.
- Rhynchospora indianolensis Small
- Rhynchospora puncticulata Kük. ex Osten
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 scutellata (commonly known as Indianola beaksedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Belize, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Paraguay, Texas, Uruguay
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama