Cyperaceae · Rhynchospora

Two-Color Beak-Sedge

Rhynchospora wightiana

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa & more
Flowering
September-January

Plant Details

Scientific name
Rhynchospora wightiana
Genus
Rhynchospora
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Marshy areas in grasslands
Habitat type
Wetland, Grassland
Distribution
Indo-Malesia
Found in India
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala
Flowering & fruiting
September-January
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Cyperaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Spike
Fruit
Achene

Typical of the Cyperaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Two-Color Beak-Sedge

Two-Color Beak-Sedge (Rhynchospora wightiana) is a herb belonging to the Cyperaceae family (Sedge family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 3-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, achene fruit. It is typically found in marshy areas in grasslands. It occurs across Indo-Malesia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-January.

Illustration representing the Cyperaceae family
Botanical family

Cyperaceae

Sedge family

Two-Color Beak-Sedge belongs to the Cyperaceae family.

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