Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mallae
ID:
1416545

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rajbh. & H.Ohba) O.Yano

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 179: 23 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429010



Common Names

  • Malla's Sedge
  • Malla's Carex
  • Malla's Cyperaceae


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Description

Carex mallae (also called Malla's Sedge, among many other common names) is a species of sedge found in temperate regions of the world. It is a small, perennial grass-like plant, growing up to 30 cm in height, with long, narrow leaves and small, brown flowers. It is native to the temperate forests of Europe and Asia, and is often found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carex mallae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex mallae has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex mallae is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a shady location. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Carex mallae

Carex mallae can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Carex mallae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex mallae?

Carex mallae

What is the common name of Carex mallae?

Mall's Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex mallae?

Mesic to wet forests, bogs, and fens

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

Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
Keshab R. Rajbhandari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajbh.' in the authors string.
Olga Yano (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Yano' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77149507-1: 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].