Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paracuraica
ID:
350464

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.T.Wang & Y.L.Chang ex S.Yun Liang

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 12: 527 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349796



Common Names

  • Paracuraica Sedge
  • Paracuraica Sedge
  • Paracuraica Sedge


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Description

Carex paracuraica (also called Paracuray sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny places. It prefers sandy soils and can be found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Carex paracuraica is an ornamental grass that can be used in borders, rock gardens, and as a groundcover. It is also drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. The plant is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex paracuraica has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex paracuraica is a perennial grass-like sedge that is native to parts of South America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in late spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Carex paracuraica

Carex paracuraica can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streambanks in the eastern United States and Canada.

Carex paracuraica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex paracuraica?

Carex paracuraica

What is the common name of Carex paracuraica?

Paracuraica Sedge

What type of plant is Carex paracuraica?

Perennial grass-like sedge

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

Liang Songyun (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Yun Liang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Yui Liang Chang (1923-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20000875-1: 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].