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Carex austroalpina
Scientific Name: Carex austroalpina
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
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Carex austroalpina: An Overview
Carex austroalpina, described by Alfred Becherer, is a species of sedge. It is also known by the common name "Sdalpine Segge".
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex austroalpina Bech.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Genus: Carex
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Carex ferruginea Scop. ssp. austroalpina (Becherer) Dietrich
- Carex tenax Reut. non Chapm.
- Carex ferruginea Scop. var.
- Carex ferruginea Scop. ssp. tenax (H. Christ) K. Richt.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Higher Taxa: Cyperoideae (Subfamily), Cariceae (Tribus), Carex (Genus)
- Basionym: Carex austroalpina Bech.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the Alps, specifically the southeastern Alps and Southern Alps.
- Observed in locations such as Valle Morobbia, Tessin (Switzerland).
- Grows in mountain and subalpine regions.
- Also found in Slovenia.
Morphological Characteristics
- Similar to Carex brachystachys but can grow up to 90 cm tall.
- Forms dense clumps (Horste).
- Leaves are 1-2 mm wide.
- Fruiting utricles (Fruchtschluche) are bristly-rough in the front.
Ecological Role
- It is associated with specific biotopes, such as pastures (Pascoli a Carex austroalpina) and Elineti of the Alps and Apennines.
- Found in Sesleria varia-Carex humilis thermophilous communities.
Quirky Facts
- The name Carex austroalpina was given in 1939 by Alfred Becherer.
Further Information
- Information available from the World Checklist of Cyperaceae maintained by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- Data accessible through GRIN Taxonomy and International Plant Names Index checklists.
- Further information available at Encyclopedia of Life.