Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klamathensis
ID:
838012

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Wilson & Janeway

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 71 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837347



Common Names

  • Carex klamathensis
  • Klamath Sedge
  • Klamath Carex


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Description

Carex klamathensis (also called Klamath 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 the United States and is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Carex klamathensis is a popular houseplant, prized for its attractive foliage and low-maintenance care requirements. It is also used in landscaping, as a ground cover, and in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex klamathensis 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 klamathensis is a perennial sedge native to California. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Carex klamathensis

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

Carex klamathensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Carex klamathensis?

Carex klamathensis is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

What is the flower size of Carex klamathensis?

Carex klamathensis has flowers that are about 5 cm in size.

What is the flowering season of Carex klamathensis?

Carex klamathensis typically blooms in the spring and summer months.

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

Barbara Lynn Wilson (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Wilson' in the authors string.
Lawrence Paul Janeway (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janeway' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60448438-2: 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].