Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevicuspis
ID:
345760

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 36: 277 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345092



Common Names

  • Short-Spike Sedge
  • Short-Spike Carex
  • Brevicuspis Carex


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Synonyms

  • Carex brevicuspis brevicuspis [unknown]

Description

Carex brevicuspis (also called Short-spiked 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 brevicuspis is a popular ornamental grass and is often used in landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can be used to control erosion. It is also used to make baskets and other decorative items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex brevicuspis flower is a small, yellowish-green, three-petalled spikelet, with a single pistil and three stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex brevicuspis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carex brevicuspis

Carex brevicuspis can be found in Europe.

Carex brevicuspis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex brevicuspis?

Carex brevicuspis

What type of plant is Carex brevicuspis?

It is a perennial sedge.

Where is Carex brevicuspis native to?

It is native to North America.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298928-1: 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].