Rhynchospora tenella
Also known as: Dichromena tenella (Nees) Steud. +3 more
- Dichromena tenella (Nees) Steud.
- Haloschoenus tenellus Nees
- Rhynchospora tenella f. haplostylis Uittien
- Rhynchospora tenella var. haplostylis (Uittien) Kük.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Rhynchospora tenella is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Rhynchospora, which contains over 350 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela