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Jamaican Beaksedge

Rhynchospora jamaicensis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (อันดับหญ้า)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Rhynchospora
Species
Rhynchospora jamaicensis (Jamaican Beaksedge)

Similar Species in Rhynchospora

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Brown Beak-Sedge
Rhynchospora fusca
Vulnerable
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Capillary Beakrush
Rhynchospora capillacea
Least Concern
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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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Knieskern's beak-rush
Rhynchospora knieskernii
Extinct
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Tropical whitetop
Rhynchospora radicans
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 (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Jamaican Beaksedge?
The closest relatives of Jamaican Beaksedge in the genus Rhynchospora include Brown Beak-Sedge, Capillary Beakrush, Quill beaksedge, Star sedge, Globe beaksedge.

Genus Rhynchospora — 15 Species

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Brown Beak-Sedge
Rhynchospora fusca
VU 🐾
Capillary Beakrush
Rhynchospora capillacea
LC 🐾
Quill beaksedge
Rhynchospora tenuis
LC 🐾
Star sedge
Rhynchospora colorata
LC 🐾
Globe beaksedge
Rhynchospora globularis
LC 🐾
Fascicled Beak Sedge
Rhynchospora fascicularis
LC
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Jamaican Beaksedge
Rhynchospora jamaicensis
NT
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Knieskern's beak-rush
Rhynchospora knieskernii
EX 🐾
Tropical whitetop
Rhynchospora radicans
NE 🐾
White Beak Sedge
Rhynchospora alba
VU 🐾
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
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