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Taxon ID: 22,864 Total records: 39,143

Fimbristylis consanguinea

Classification

Kingdom Plantae (COL)
Phylum Tracheophyta (COL)
Class Liliopsida (COL)
Order Poales (COL)
Family Cyperaceae (COL)

Taxonomy

Genus Fimbristylis Reference
SubGenus Vernacular Name
Species consanguinea IUCN Threat Status-Year Least Concern, 2013
SubSpecies Nat'l Threat Status-Year Not Evaluated, 2000
Infraspecies Reason for Change
Infraspecies Rank CITES
Taxonomic Group Plants Native Status Native
Scientific Name Author Kunth Country Distribution Myanmar
Citation Description Geographic Range [top] Range Description: The species is distributed in South Africa, Madagascar and tropical Asia. In India, collections are made for this species from Agstyamala Peak (at 1600 m) in Thirunelveli in Tamil Nadu (Madras Herbaria 24 November 2010). The species is also present in Andhra Pradesh (Pullaiah and Karuppusamy 2008). Countries occurrence: Native: Bangladesh; Cambodia; China (Yunnan); India (Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu); Indonesia (Jawa); Lao Peoples Democratic Republic; Madagascar; Malaysia; Myanmar; Nepal; Singapore; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Timor-Leste; Viet Nam Lower elevation limit (metres): 1200 Upper elevation limit (metres): 2300 Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. Population [top] Population: It is a very rare species in India. In Sri Lanka, it is locally abundant in wet "Patana" grasslands (Dassanayake and Fosberg 1985). No information is available on its remaining global distribution. Current Population Trend: Unknown Additional data: ?Population severely fragmented: No Habitat and Ecology [top] Habitat and Ecology: It is a perennial, found in wet grasslands, swamps, swinging bogs, swampy lake margins. It is often dominant and forms large clumps (Cook 1996). Also seen in wet grasslands at high altitudes. In Sri Lanka, it is locally abundant in wet "Patana" grasslands at altitudes between 1800 and 2500 m (Dassanayake and Fosberg 1985). Systems: Freshwater Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat: No Use and Trade [top] Use and Trade: There is no reported use of the species. Threats [top] Major Threat(s): There are no identified threats to the species. Conservation Actions [top] Conservation Actions: There is no conservation measures currently in place for the species. In India, studies on its distribution, population and ecology are essential. Citation: Anitha, K. 2013. Fimbristylis consanguinea. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T177047A7367835. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T177047A7367835.en. Downloaded on 16 May 2016. Disclaimer: To make use of this information, please check the . Feedback: If you see any errors or have any questions or suggestions on what is shown on this page, please provide us with feedback so that we can correct or extend the information provided
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Fimbristylis complanata var. kraussiana C.B.Clarke  ¦   Fimbristylis connectens Thwaites  ¦   Fimbristylis horsfieldii C.B.Clarke  ¦   Fimbristylis kraussian Hochst. ex Hook.f.  ¦   Iria consanguinea (Kunth) Kuntze  ¦  
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Species Record Details Encoded By: Carlos Aurelio Callangan
Species Record Updated By: Carlos Aurelio Callangan