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Rhynchospora wightiana (Nees) Steud., Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 148 1855. (syn. Haplostylis wightianus Nees; Rhynchospora discolor Hochst. ex Steud.);
RIN-koh-SPOR-uh — from the Greek rhynchus (beak) and spora (seed) … Dave’s Botanary
WIGHT-ee-AY-na — named for Robert Wight, Scottish surgeon and botanist in India … Dave’s Botanary commonly known as: Wight’s beak-sedge Distribution: s India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Java, New Guinea
Plant to ID : 24112012 : RV 3: I have found this grass growing in a small patch in the water logging area of my wadi, about 1 an 1/2 feet tall. Picture was taken on 3rd Oct,12, please help to Id it.
… could it be Rhynchospora wightiana (family: Cyperaceae) ?
I do not know how to identify a Rhynchospora. Found two species reported from India, there may be more –
Couldn’t find description of Rhynchospora wightiana
Found description of R. rubra – http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200026926 and pics, like – http://florafnq.wordpress.com/2011/03/27/rhynchospora-rubra-cyperaceae/
It is Rhynchospora wightiana
Poaceae, Cyperaceae and Juncaceae Week :: Cyperaceae » Rhynchospora wightiana at Yeoor Hills :: 30 AUG 09 09:48 :: DV04 : 1 image. 4 posts by 3 authors.
Cyperaceae
Rhynchospora wightiana (Nees) Steud. RIN-koh-SPOR-uh — from the Greek rhynchus (beak) and spora (seed) … Dave’s Botanary
WIGHT-ee-AY-na — named for Robert Wight, Scottish surgeon and botanist in India … Dave’s Botanary commonly known as: Wight’s beak-sedge Distribution: s India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Java, New Guinea References: Flowers of India • Sahyadri Database • KEW at Yeoor Hills (part of Sanjay Gandhi National Park) on 30 AUG 09
which cyperaceae? : 6 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (1) – 5 MB
Location: Dahanu, Maharashtra.
Date: 11.10.17 Which cyperaceae member is this? It is Rhynchospora of Cyperaceae; probably R.wightiana for no detailed description (It is upto 30 cm tall, spikelets in brown heads) it is found in moist areas, rice fields etc.,
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