Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phankei
ID:
350682

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.K.Khoi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 64: 857 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350014



Common Names

  • Carex Phankei
  • Phankei Carex
  • Carex Carex


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Description

Carex phankei (also called Phanke's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows in tufts. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and open forests. It has a short stem and narrow leaves that are up to 10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Carex phankei is a perennial grass used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex phankei is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender with a single, upright stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex phankei is a perennial sedge that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist soils and partial shade, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Carex phankei

Carex phankei can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in the northern United States and Canada.

Carex phankei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex phankei?

Carex phankei

What is the common name of Carex phankei?

Phanke's sedge

Where is Carex phankei native to?

Europe

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

Nguyen Khac Khoi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.K.Khoi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301555-1: 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].