Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bradei
ID:
345721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gross

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 42: 176 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345053



Common Names

  • Carex bradei
  • Brade's Sedge
  • Brade Sedge


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Description

Carex bradei (also called Brade's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species of the genus Carex. It is native to North America and Europe and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods. It has a short, triangular stem and its leaves are up to 8 inches long and 1/8 inch wide. The inflorescence is a short, dense spike with up to 10 spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Carex bradei is a species of sedge native to North America. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make baskets and mats. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach problems, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flower of Carex bradei is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. Seed: The seed of Carex bradei is a small, dark brown nutlet. Seedlings: The seedlings of Carex bradei are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex bradei can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sand. It is also tolerant of a wide range of pH levels, from acidic to alkaline.

Where to Find Carex bradei

Carex bradei can be found in Europe.

Carex bradei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex bradei?

Carex bradei

What is the common name of Carex bradei?

Brade's Sedge

What is the growth rate of Carex bradei?

Moderate

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 Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Roland Gross (1890-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Gross' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:45883-2: 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].