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Tropical whitetop

Rhynchospora radicans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇺🇸 United States

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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Jamaican Beaksedge
Rhynchospora jamaicensis
Near Threatened
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Knieskern's beak-rush
Rhynchospora knieskernii
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tropical whitetop?
The scientific name of Tropical whitetop is Rhynchospora radicans. It belongs to the genus Rhynchospora.
Where does Tropical whitetop live?
Tropical whitetop is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, United States.
What family does Tropical whitetop belong to?
Tropical whitetop (Rhynchospora radicans) belongs to the genus Rhynchospora, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
What kingdom does Tropical whitetop belong to?
Tropical whitetop (Rhynchospora radicans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Tropical whitetop?
The closest relatives of Tropical whitetop in the genus Rhynchospora include Brown Beak-Sedge, Brownish Beaked-Rush, Capillary Beakrush, Fascicled Beak Sedge, Globe beaksedge.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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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 🐾
Jamaican Beaksedge
Rhynchospora jamaicensis
NT 🐾
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
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Tropical whitetop
Rhynchospora radicans
NE
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White Beak Sedge
Rhynchospora alba
VU
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