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Scirpus wichurae

Scirpus wichurae Boeckeler
Scirpus wichurae
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Scirpus wichurae is a species in the Cyperaceae family, native to Japan. It was first described by Boeckeler in 1870.

Description

Scirpus wichurae is a member of the Cyperaceae, a family commonly known as sedges. This species is indigenous to Japan and has been recognized in botanical literature since its formal description by Boeckeler in 1870. The genus Scirpus includes a variety of aquatic and semi-aquatic plants, and S. wichurae is one of the species within this group. Its classification within the Cyperaceae reflects its ecological and morphological characteristics typical of the family.

Distribution

Japan

Synonyms

Scirpus cyperinus var. wichuraeScirpus cyperinus f. cylindricusScirpus wichurae f. cylindricusScirpus lineatus f. wichuraeScirpus lineatus subsp. wichuraeScirpus lineatus var. wichuraeScirpus lineatus f. cylindricus

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