Abstract

At present 38 species of Rhynchospora, now including also Dichromena, are known from Suriname, two of which with two varieties. Two new species are described here: Rh. guianensis and Rh. sublanata. A key to the Suriname species is presented. For every taxon the distribution and, where known, a brief characteristic of its ecology in Suriname are given.

Highlights

  • In the present review all Rhynchospora species and infraspecific taxa found and recognized so far in Suriname are summarized

  • Of 9 species incorporated in the original key for Rhynchospora (1934), as they could be expected in Suriname, 5 have since been collected, nrs. 6, 11 and 30 reported in the additions (1943, 1968), nrs. 22 and 38 here for the first time. b

  • Species reported in the Flora of Suriname under a synonym

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SUMMARY

At present 38 species of Rhynchospora including Dichromena, are known from Suri, name, two of which with two varieties. Two new species are described here: Rh. guianensis and Rh. sublanata. A key to the Suriname species is presented. For every taxon the distribution and, where known, a brief characteristic of its ecology in Suriname are given

INTRODUCTION
KEY TO THE SPECIES AND THE INFRASPECIFIC TAXA
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LIST OF SPECIES
SOME CONSIDERATIONS ON DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF
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