Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abrupta
ID:
344793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 43: 618 (1916 publ. 1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344125



Common Names

  • Carex abrupta
  • Abrupt Carex
  • Sharp-edged Carex


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Description

Carex abrupta (also called 'Abrupt Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are light green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Carex abrupta is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and digestive properties. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex abrupta has small, yellow, fragrant flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex abrupta can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam.

Where to Find Carex abrupta

Carex abrupta can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Carex abrupta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex abrupta?

Carex abrupta

What is the common name of Carex abrupta?

Abrupt sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex abrupta?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

Species in the Carex genus

Carex abitibiana, Carex aboriginum, Carex abortiva, Carex abrupta, Carex abscondita, Carex acaulis, Carex accrescens, Carex acicularis, Carex acidicola, Carex acocksii, Carex acuta, Carex acutata, Carex acutiformis, Carex adelostoma, Carex adrienii, Carex adusta, Carex aematorrhyncha, Carex aequialta, Carex aestivaliformis, Carex aestivalis, Carex aethiopica, Carex agastachys, Carex agglomerata, Carex aggregata, Carex akitaensis, Carex akiyamana, Carex alajica, Carex alascana, Carex alata, Carex alba, Carex alberti, Carex albicans, Carex albolutescens, Carex albonigra, Carex albula, Carex albursina, Carex algida, Carex allanii, Carex alligata, Carex alliiformis, Carex allivescens, Carex alluvialis, Carex alma, Carex almii, Carex alopecoidea, Carex alopecuroides, Carex alsatica, Carex alsophila, Carex alta, Carex altaica,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Kenneth Kent Mackenzie (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:45659-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].