Carex aphanolepis
Nerved Scale Sedge
Also known as: Carex japonica var. aphanolepis (Franch. & Sav.) Kük. +2 more
- Carex japonica var. aphanolepis (Franch. & Sav.) Kük.
- Carex japonica var. humilis Franch.
- Carex vernicosa Franch. ex C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex aphanolepis (commonly known as Nerved-scale sedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indo-China, Russian Far East
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Primorye, Vietnam