Carex alliiformis

Carex alliiformis is a tussock-forming perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to eastern parts of Asia.[1]

Carex alliiformis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species:
C. alliiformis
Binomial name
Carex alliiformis
Synonyms[1]

Carex purpurascens Kük.

The sedge has a short rhizome with long running stolons that are covered in bladeless, red to brown coloured sheaths. The loosely tufted culms are quite thick with a triangular cross-section and are usually 25 to 45 cm (10 to 18 in) in height. The flat green leaves are mostly longer than the culms and have a width of 7 to 14 mm (0.28 to 0.55 in) with two prominent lateral veins.[2]

The sedge is found in eastern parts of China including the provinces of Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan and Guizhou. It is also found in Taiwan, Vietnam and Japan[1] usually along forest margins, in forests or in open areas on the sides of mountains.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Carex alliiformis C.B.Clarke". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  2. "Carex alliiformis". Flora of China. eFloras.org. Retrieved 7 August 2022.


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