Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arimaensis
ID:
1540013

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ohwi) T.Hoshino

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Fl. Japan 4a: 298 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021611


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Description

Carex arimaensis (also called Arima Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It is found in wet, marshy soils, as well as in open woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Carex arimaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex arimaensis has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in dense spikes. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex arimaensis is a low-growing, evergreen sedge that grows in a clump form. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully separate the offsets from the mother plant and replant them in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. The plants prefer partial shade and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Carex arimaensis

Carex arimaensis is native to Japan and can be found in Arima City.

Carex arimaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex arimaensis?

Carex arimaensis

What is the family of Carex arimaensis?

Cyperaceae

What is the habitat of Carex arimaensis?

Meadows and grassy slopes

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77216802-1: 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].