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Star sedge

Rhynchospora colorata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Cuba, Indonesia, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇺 Cuba

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Rhynchospora
Species
Rhynchospora colorata (Star sedge)

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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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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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 Star sedge?
The scientific name of Star sedge is Rhynchospora colorata. It belongs to the genus Rhynchospora.
What is the conservation status of Star sedge?
Star sedge (Rhynchospora colorata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Star sedge live?
Star sedge is found in Distributed across Cuba, Indonesia, and Taiwan.. Countries include Cuba, Indonesia, Taiwan.
What family does Star sedge belong to?
Star sedge (Rhynchospora colorata) belongs to the genus Rhynchospora, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Star sedge endangered?
No, Star sedge (Rhynchospora colorata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Star sedge belong to?
Star sedge (Rhynchospora colorata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Star sedge?
The closest relatives of Star sedge in the genus Rhynchospora include Brown Beak-Sedge, Capillary Beakrush, Quill beaksedge, Globe beaksedge, Fascicled Beak Sedge.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Rhynchospora — 15 Species

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Brown Beak-Sedge
Rhynchospora fusca
VU 🐾
Capillary Beakrush
Rhynchospora capillacea
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Quill beaksedge
Rhynchospora tenuis
LC
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Star sedge
Rhynchospora colorata
LC
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Globe beaksedge
Rhynchospora globularis
LC 🐾
Fascicled Beak Sedge
Rhynchospora fascicularis
LC 🐾
Jamaican Beaksedge
Rhynchospora jamaicensis
NT 🐾
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
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Tall Beakrush
Rhynchospora macrostachya
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golden beak sedge
Rhynchospora corymbosa
LC
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