Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyanthera
ID:
345704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Jap. J. Bot. 7: 190 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345036

Common Names

  • Carex brachyanthera
  • Short-Anthered Sedge
  • Brachyanthera Sedge

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Description

Carex brachyanthera (also called Short-anthered sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like sedge native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in moist, shady habitats, and has narrow, green leaves and a long, open inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Carex brachyanthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used to stabilize soil and to help prevent erosion. It is also used in wetland restoration projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex brachyanthera has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seeds are small, light brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex brachyanthera can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sand. It is also tolerant of a wide range of pH levels, from acidic to alkaline.

Where to Find Carex brachyanthera

Carex brachyanthera can be found in Europe.

Carex brachyanthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex brachyanthera?

Carex brachyanthera

What is the common name of Carex brachyanthera?

Short-anthered Sedge

What is the growth rate of Carex brachyanthera?

Moderate

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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298896-1: 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].