Carex simensis
Also known as: Carex karisimbiensis Cherm. +7 more
- Carex karisimbiensis Cherm.
- Carex mildbraediana subsp. alpicola Kük.
- Carex simensis subsp. lanuriensis De Wild.
- Carex simensis subsp. longistipitata Kük.
- Carex simensis var. lanuriensis De Wild.
- Carex simensis var. lanuriensis DeWild.
- Carex simensis var. longistipitata Kük.
- Carex simensis var. nemorum Chiov.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex simensis is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions. The genus Carex is notably large, comprising more than 2300 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Zaïre