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Carex · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Sedge, scientifically known as Carex, is a diverse genus of perennial plants essential to wetland ecosystems. While primarily valued for soil stabilization and habitat provision, certain species possess traditional medicinal properties. Used in various cultures to manage inflammation and digestive issues, these versatile plants remain vital to ecological health.

Family
Cyperaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Sedge · True Sedges · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Dornera · Manochlaenia · 72 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Carex

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Diplocarex
  • Vesicarex
  • cárices

German:

  • Seggen
  • Schuppenried
  • Segge
  • Schuppenseggen
  • Seggen

French:

  • Caricaie
  • Laîche
  • Cariçaie
  • Laiche
  • Cariçaies
  • Caricaies
  • Laîches

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Poales, it is further categorized into the family Cyperaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Carex.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Poales
Family Cyperaceae
Genus Carex

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across the northern regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Its presence is also documented throughout the landscapes of Finland. Additionally, the species inhabits the island territories of Føroyar and Iceland. Finally, this medicinal plant is widely distributed across Great Britain.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Svalbard
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Carex has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Orientin.

Chemicals reported in Carex
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Orientin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Orientin

  1. Natural product research

Activities

Carex has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiallergic, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Cardioprotective, Neuroprotective.

Activities reported in Carex
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antiallergic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cardioprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antiallergic

  1. Natural product research

Anticancer

  1. Natural product research

Antioxidant

  1. Natural product research

Cardioprotective

  1. Natural product research

Neuroprotective

  1. Natural product research

Preparations

Carex has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Dried Ulva powder, plant extracts.

Preparations reported for Carex
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Dried ulva powder 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Plant extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dried ulva powder

  1. Marine biotechnology (New York, N.Y.)

Plant extracts

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry