Carex phragmitoides
Also known as: Carex abyssinica Chiov. +2 more
- Carex abyssinica Chiov.
- Carex cognata var. abyssinica (Chiov.) Lye
- Carex taylorii Nelmes
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex phragmitoides is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Carex, which contains over 2300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania