Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austrolucorum
ID:
1330328

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rettig) D.B.Poind. & Naczi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 66: 364 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342782



Common Names

  • Carex austrolucorum
  • Austrolucorum Carex
  • Austrolucorum


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Description

Carex austrolucorum (also called Southern Shining Sedge, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial sedge that is native to the southern United States. It typically grows in moist woods, meadows, and wetland margins. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex austrolucorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex austrolucorum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex austrolucorum is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or early summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Carex austrolucorum

Carex austrolucorum is native to Australia and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Carex austrolucorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex austrolucorum?

Carex austrolucorum

What is the natural habitat of Carex austrolucorum?

Mountainous areas of New Zealand

What is the flower color of Carex austrolucorum?

Brown

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

Robert Francis Cox Naczi (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naczi' in the authors string.
J.H. Rettig (d.1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rettig' in the authors string.
Derick B. Poindexter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.B.Poind.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147882-1: 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].