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Jamaican Beaksedge

Rhynchospora jamaicensis

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Similar Species in Rhynchospora

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Brown Beak-Sedge
Rhynchospora fusca
Vulnerable
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Brownish Beaked-Rush
Rhynchospora capitellata
Least Concern
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Capillary Beakrush
Rhynchospora capillacea
Least Concern
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Fascicled Beak Sedge
Rhynchospora fascicularis
Least Concern
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Globe beaksedge
Rhynchospora globularis
Least Concern
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golden beak sedge
Rhynchospora corymbosa
Least Concern
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Knieskern's beak-rush
Rhynchospora knieskernii
Extinct
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Kunth's beaksedge
Rhynchospora kunthii
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jamaican Beaksedge?
The scientific name of Jamaican Beaksedge is Rhynchospora jamaicensis. It belongs to the genus Rhynchospora.
What is the conservation status of Jamaican Beaksedge?
Jamaican Beaksedge (Rhynchospora jamaicensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Jamaican Beaksedge belong to?
Jamaican Beaksedge (Rhynchospora jamaicensis) belongs to the genus Rhynchospora, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
What kingdom does Jamaican Beaksedge belong to?
Jamaican Beaksedge (Rhynchospora jamaicensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Jamaican Beaksedge?
The closest relatives of Jamaican Beaksedge in the genus Rhynchospora include Brown Beak-Sedge, Brownish Beaked-Rush, Capillary Beakrush, Fascicled Beak Sedge, Globe beaksedge.

Genus Rhynchospora — 15 Species

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