Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quichensis
ID:
351175

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.J.Herm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 40: 284 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350507



Common Names

  • Quichensis Sedge
  • Carex quichensis
  • Quichen Brown Sedge


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Description

Carex quichensis (also called Quiche Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It has long, narrow leaves and a cylindrical inflorescence. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, open woods, meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carex quichensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can be used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex quichensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single stamen and pistil. The seed is a small, black, triangular nut. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex quichensis can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall and covered lightly with soil. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Where to Find Carex quichensis

Carex quichensis can be found in wet meadows, seepages, and moist forests of western North America from Alaska to California.

Carex quichensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex quichensis?

Carex quichensis

What is the family of Carex quichensis?

Cyperaceae

Where is Carex quichensis found?

Central and Eastern 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

Frederick Joseph Hermann (1906-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.J.Herm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301847-1: 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].