Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transandina
ID:
352730

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Wheeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 38: 317 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352062

Common Names

  • Carex transandina
  • Trans-Andean Sedge
  • Rough-fruited Sedge

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Description

Carex transandina (also called Transandine Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a tufted habit. It is native to South America and is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex transandina is a perennial grass-like plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and for its ability to attract beneficial insects and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex transandina is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single pistillate scale. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex transandina is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but does best with regular water. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-7.

Where to Find Carex transandina

Carex transandina is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Carex transandina FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Carex transandina?

Carex transandina prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Carex transandina be watered?

Carex transandina should be watered regularly, but not too often, to keep the soil moist.

What is the ideal soil pH for Carex transandina?

Carex transandina prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

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

Gerald A. Wheeler (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Wheeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274123-2: 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].