Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
345723

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Voy. Distr. Diam. 1: 369 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345055



Common Names

  • Carex brasiliensis
  • Brazilian Sedge
  • Brasiliensis Sedge


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Description

Carex brasiliensis (also called Brazilian 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 brasiliensis is a species of sedge native to South America. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used as a source of fiber for weaving 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 brasiliensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. Seed: The seed of Carex brasiliensis is a small, dark brown nutlet. Seedlings: The seedlings of Carex brasiliensis are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex brasiliensis 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 brasiliensis

Carex brasiliensis can be found in South America.

Carex brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex brasiliensis?

Carex brasiliensis

What is the common name of Carex brasiliensis?

Brazilian Sedge

What is the growth rate of Carex brasiliensis?

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

Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298913-1: 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].