| Abildgaardia | |
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| Abildgaardia ovata | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Abildgaardia Vahl [1] |
| Species | |
Abildgaardia is a genus of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae, widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics. [2] The genus was established by Martin Vahl in 1805. [1]
As of August 2023 [update] , Plants of the World Online accepted the following species: [2]
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Abildgaardia ovata, synonyms including Abildgaardia monostachya and Fimbristylis ovata, is a perennial herb of the genus Abildgaardia and the family Cyperaceae. It is a widespread species that can be found in West, Southern and East Africa, Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and in some countries of Latin America.
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