Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevispicula
ID:
1575443

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.H.Nam & G.Y.Chung

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 50: 396 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000040009



Common Names

  • Carex Brevispicula
  • Carex Brevispicula Plant
  • Carex Brevispicula Flower


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Description

Carex brevispicula (also called 'Short-spiked Carex', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to temperate regions of North America. It has an upright habit with a rounded crown and can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are linear and are arranged in opposite pairs. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carex brevispicula is an ornamental plant that is used for landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex brevispicula is a small, yellow, spike-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex brevispicula is a perennial grass native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the clumps and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Carex brevispicula

Carex brevispicula can be found in the temperate regions of North America, including Canada and the United States.

Carex brevispicula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex brevispicula?

Carex brevispicula

What is the common name of Carex brevispicula?

Short-spiked Carex

Where is Carex brevispicula native to?

Japan

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

IPNI Record: 77303513-1: Added by the Aug 2022 IPNI import.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77303513-1: 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].