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Rhynchospora chapmanii

M.A. Curtis

Chapman Beakrush

G4Apparently Secure Found in 2 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →

G4Apparently SecureGlobal Rank

Identity

Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.148448

Element CodePMCYP0N0C0

Record TypeSPECIES

ClassificationSpecies

Classification StatusStandard

Name CategoryVascular Plant

KingdomPlantae

PhylumAnthophyta

ClassMonocotyledoneae

OrderCyperales

FamilyCyperaceae

GenusRhynchospora

Other Common Names

Chapman's beaksedge (EN) Chapman's Beaksedge (EN)

Concept Reference

Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.

Conservation Status

Review Date1988-11-07

Change Date1988-11-07

Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Rhynchospora chapmanii is a frequent invader of logged or otherwise disturbed pine savannas, often an aspect dominant (FNA 2002b).

Terrestrial Habitats

Woodland - ConiferSavanna

Other Nations (1)

United StatesNNR

Province	Rank	Native
Georgia	SNR	Yes
South Carolina	S4	Yes
North Carolina	S3	Yes
Louisiana	S3	Yes
Alabama	SNR	Yes
Florida	S4	Yes
Mississippi	S4	Yes

Plant Characteristics

Economic Value (Genus)No

Roadless Areas (2)

Florida (1)

Area	Forest	Acres
Savannah	Apalachicola National Forest	1,927

North Carolina (1)

Area	Forest	Acres
Catfish Lake North	Croatan National Forest	11,299

References (2)

Flora of North America Editorial Committee (FNA). 2002b. Flora of North America north of Mexico. Vol. 23. Magnoliophyta: Commelinidae (in part): Cyperaceae. Oxford Univ. Press, New York. xxiv + 608 pp.
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.