Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoaxillaris
ID:
350985

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Richt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Pl. Eur. 1: 168 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350317



Common Names

  • Carex pseudoaxillaris
  • False Axillary Sedge
  • Pseudoaxillaris Sedge


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Description

Carex pseudoaxillaris (also called False-Axillaris Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species of the Cyperaceae family. It has a slender, erect stem with a length of up to 40 cm. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America and is found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Carex pseudoaxillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex pseudoaxillaris has small, greenish-yellow flowers. Seed: The seed of Carex pseudoaxillaris is a small, black, shiny seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Carex pseudoaxillaris are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex pseudoaxillaris is a perennial sedge that is native to North America. It is typically found in moist to wet soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division, seed, or cuttings. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Carex pseudoaxillaris

Carex pseudoaxillaris is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Carex pseudoaxillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex pseudoaxillaris?

Carex pseudoaxillaris

What are the common names of Carex pseudoaxillaris?

False Axillary Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex pseudoaxillaris?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.

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

Karl Richter (1855-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Richt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301763-1: 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].