Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perakensis
ID:
350592

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 720 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349924



Common Names

  • Perakensis Sedge
  • Perak Sedge
  • Perak Fox Sedge


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Description

Carex perakensis (also called Perak Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams. The plant has a single stem, with a single flower that has a green color. The leaves are linear and have a smooth texture.

Uses & Benefits

Carex perakensis is a species of sedge that is commonly used in landscaping and erosion control. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used to create a natural look in a garden. It is also used to provide habitat for wildlife and to help reduce soil erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex perakensis var. borneensis (C.B.Clarke) Noot.
Carex perakensis var. perakensis
Carex perakensis var. vansteenisii (Kük.) Noot.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex perakensis has a small, greenish-brown flower and a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex perakensis is a perennial grass-like sedge that is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers. It can be divided every three to four years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Carex perakensis

Carex perakensis can be found in Malaysia.

Carex perakensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex perakensis?

Carex perakensis

What is the common name of Carex perakensis?

Perak Sedge

What is the growth habit of Carex perakensis?

It is a tufted, perennial sedge with erect stems up to 40 cm tall.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301502-1: 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].