Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aematorrhyncha
ID:
344895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 6: 224 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344227

Common Names

  • Aematorrhyncha Sedge
  • Carex Aematorrhyncha
  • Aematorrhyncha Carex

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Synonyms

  • Carex polamostauros Steudel ex Lechler [unknown]
  • Carex filiformis aematorrhyncha (Desv.) W.Boott [unknown]

Description

Carex aematorrhyncha (also called Aematorrhyncha Carex, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of South Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carex aematorrhyncha is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to stabilize soils, reduce erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex aematorrhyncha var. aematorrhyncha
Carex aematorrhyncha var. corralensis (Phil.) Kük.
Carex aematorhyncha var. aematorhyncha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex aematorrhyncha has small, greenish-white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex aematorrhyncha is a perennial grass that can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Carex aematorrhyncha

Carex aematorrhyncha is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Carex aematorrhyncha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex aematorrhyncha?

Carex aematorrhyncha

What is the common name of Carex aematorrhyncha?

Aematorrhyncha Sedge

What are the uses of Carex aematorrhyncha?

Carex aematorrhyncha is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

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

Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:45677-2: 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].