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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: Xyris capensis is south and southeast Asia, South Africa, and South America. In India, Assam, Meghalaya (Cook 1996) and Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu (Gamble 1931). It is restricted to high elevations at an altitude of 1,600-2,000 m (eFlora of China).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Bangladesh; Bhutan; Brazil; Colombia; Guyana; India (Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu); Indonesia; Lao Peoples Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Nepal; Singapore; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Suriname; Viet Nam
Additional data:
? Lower elevation limit (metres): 1600
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 2200
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Population [top]
Population: The species is probably rare in India and its global population status is unknown even though it is widespread.
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology:
It is a perennial herb, grows in open and wet places in hills (Cook 1996) and swamps (eFlora of China).
Systems: Terrestrial; Freshwater
Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat: Unknown
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: This species is not in use.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): The threats to the species are unknown.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions:
Studies on distribution, population status, ecology and threats, especially from India, are required.
Citation: Rao, M.L.V. & Bhat, G.K. 2011. Xyris capensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T194168A8886964. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T194168A8886964.en. Downloaded on 07 July 2017.
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