tropical fimbry

Fimbristylis cymosa R.Br.

Fimbristylis cymosa, known as tropical fimbry, is a member of the Cyperaceae family. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions across the Americas, sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. The species was first described in 1810 by R.Br.

Description

Fimbristylis cymosa is a sedge species with a broad geographic range. It occurs in various regions including parts of South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. The plant is present in countries and territories such as Brazil, Colombia, India, Bangladesh, and the Andaman Islands, among others. It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates and is commonly referred to as tropical fimbry or St. John's sedge.

Other common names

tropical fimbry

Distribution

BR · Langkawi · Vía Parque Isla de Salamanca | Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona | Parque Nacional Natural Gorgona · TW · PK · Núcleo Aceites S.A. · MV · IN · Antioquia, Atlántico, Bolívar, Cauca, Chocó, Córdoba, Magdalena, Nariño, San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina, Valle · Municipios de Tadó y Condoto, Distrito minero del San Juan · Global · Aldabra · Andaman Is. · Aruba · Bahamas · Bangladesh · Belize · Benin · Bismarck Archipelago · Borneo · Botswana · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Cambodia · Cape Provinces · Caroline Is. · Cayman Is. · Chagos Archipelago · China Southeast · Christmas I.