Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nandadeviensis
ID:
349823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ghildyal, U.C.Bhattach. & Hajra

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 9: 90 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349155



Common Names

  • Nandadevi Sedge
  • Nandadeviensis Sedge
  • Nandadevi Fox Sedge


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Description

Carex nandadeviensis (also called Nandadevi sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Japan and grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Carex nandadeviensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to help control erosion and can be used as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to flooding.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex nandadeviensis is a small, inconspicuous spikelet with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are short and slender with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex nandadeviensis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can be grown in clay soils. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Carex nandadeviensis

Carex nandadeviensis is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Carex nandadeviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex nandadeviensis?

Carex nandadeviensis

What is the common name of Carex nandadeviensis?

Nandadevi sedge

What is the habitat of Carex nandadeviensis?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks

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

Upendra Chandra Bhattacharyya (1933-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.C.Bhattach.' in the authors string.
Prabhat Kumar Hajra (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hajra' in the authors string.
N. Ghildyal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghildyal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:930454-1: 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].