Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gandakiensis
ID:
838031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Katsuy.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mustang [Nepal] : 444 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837366



Common Names

  • Carex gandakiensis
  • Gandaki Sedge
  • Gandaki Carex


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Description

Carex gandakiensis (also called Gandaki Carex, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Nepal and is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Carex gandakiensis is a perennial grass that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex gandakiensis is a small, white bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex gandakiensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Carex gandakiensis

Carex gandakiensis can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

Carex gandakiensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Carex gandakiensis?

Carex gandakiensis is native to the Himalayan region of Nepal.

What is the flower color of Carex gandakiensis?

The flowers of Carex gandakiensis are usually yellow or white.

What is the size of Carex gandakiensis?

Carex gandakiensis is a small sedge, reaching up to 1 m in height.

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

Teruo Katsuyama: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Katsuy.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60450181-2: 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].