Rhynchospora sparsiflora
Also known as: Chaetospora effusa Schrad. ex Kunth +2 more
- Chaetospora effusa Schrad. ex Kunth
- Nemochloa sparsiflora (Kunth) Nees
- Pleurostachys sparsiflora Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Rhynchospora sparsiflora is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Rhynchospora is notably large, comprising more than 350 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Peru