Rhynchospora wightiana

Rhynchospora wightiana (Nees) Steud., Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 148 1855. (syn. Haplostylis wightianus Nees; Rhynchospora discolor Hochst. ex Steud.);

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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
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commonly known as: Wight’s beak-sedge
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Distribution: s India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Java, New Guinea
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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

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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) – high res. image.

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.,