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Schoenus nitens

Also known as: Chaetospora concinna Hook.f. +4 more
  • Chaetospora concinna Hook.f.
  • Chaetospora nitens R.Br.
  • Schoenus concinnus (Hook.f.) Hook.f.
  • Schoenus moorei Kirk
  • Schoenus nitens (R.Br.) Poir.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Schoenus nitens is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, New Zealand, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chatham Is., New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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