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Knieskern's beak-rush

Rhynchospora knieskernii

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Rhynchospora
Species
Rhynchospora knieskernii (Knieskern's beak-rush)

Similar Species in Rhynchospora

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Rotes Schnabelried
Rhynchospora fusca
Vulnerable
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Weißes Schnabelried
Rhynchospora alba
Vulnerable
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Quill beaksedge
Rhynchospora tenuis
Least Concern
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Star sedge
Rhynchospora colorata
Least Concern
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Globe beaksedge
Rhynchospora globularis
Least Concern
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Fascicled Beak Sedge
Rhynchospora fascicularis
Least Concern
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Jamaican Beaksedge
Rhynchospora jamaicensis
Near Threatened
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Tropical whitetop
Rhynchospora radicans
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Knieskern's beak-rush?
The scientific name of Knieskern's beak-rush is Rhynchospora knieskernii. It belongs to the genus Rhynchospora.
What is the conservation status of Knieskern's beak-rush?
Knieskern's beak-rush (Rhynchospora knieskernii) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Knieskern's beak-rush belong to?
Knieskern's beak-rush (Rhynchospora knieskernii) belongs to the genus Rhynchospora, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
What kingdom does Knieskern's beak-rush belong to?
Knieskern's beak-rush (Rhynchospora knieskernii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Knieskern's beak-rush?
The closest relatives of Knieskern's beak-rush in the genus Rhynchospora include Rotes Schnabelried, Weißes Schnabelried, Quill beaksedge, Star sedge, Globe beaksedge.

Genus Rhynchospora — 15 Species

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Rotes Schnabelried
Rhynchospora fusca
VU 🐾
Weißes Schnabelried
Rhynchospora alba
VU 🐾
Quill beaksedge
Rhynchospora tenuis
LC 🐾
Star sedge
Rhynchospora colorata
LC 🐾
Globe beaksedge
Rhynchospora globularis
LC 🐾
Fascicled Beak Sedge
Rhynchospora fascicularis
LC 🐾
Jamaican Beaksedge
Rhynchospora jamaicensis
NT
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Knieskern's beak-rush
Rhynchospora knieskernii
EX
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Tropical whitetop
Rhynchospora radicans
NE 🐾
Kunth's beaksedge
Rhynchospora kunthii
NE 🐾
star sedge
Rhynchospora nervosa
LC 🐾
Brownish Beaked-Rush
Rhynchospora capitellata
LC 🐾
Tall Beakrush
Rhynchospora macrostachya
LC 🐾
golden beak sedge
Rhynchospora corymbosa
LC 🐾
Capillary Beakrush
Rhynchospora capillacea
LC
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