Carex andersonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andersonii
ID:
345083
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. : 364 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344415
Common Names
- Andersonii Sedge
- Anderson's Sedge
- Anderson's Fox Sedge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carex andersonii (also called Anderson's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It grows in moist areas such as meadows, bogs, and wet woods. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. The flowers are arranged in clusters on the stem.
Uses & Benefits
Carex andersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Carex andersonii has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seed of Carex andersonii is small and brown. Seedlings: The seedlings of Carex andersonii are short and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carex andersonii is a perennial sedge that is native to North America. It is found in moist to wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes. It grows in full sun to part shade and prefers moist to wet soils. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in fall or spring and should be covered lightly with soil. The seedlings should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Carex andersonii
Carex andersonii can be found in North America.
Carex andersonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex andersonii?
Carex andersonii
What type of plant is Carex andersonii?
It is a sedge species.
Where does Carex andersonii grow?
It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Carex genus
Carex abitibiana, Carex aboriginum, Carex abortiva, Carex abrupta, Carex abscondita, Carex acaulis, Carex accrescens, Carex acicularis, Carex acidicola, Carex acocksii, Carex acuta, Carex acutata, Carex acutiformis, Carex adelostoma, Carex adrienii, Carex adusta, Carex aematorrhyncha, Carex aequialta, Carex aestivaliformis, Carex aestivalis, Carex aethiopica, Carex agastachys, Carex agglomerata, Carex aggregata, Carex akitaensis, Carex akiyamana, Carex alajica, Carex alascana, Carex alata, Carex alba, Carex alberti, Carex albicans, Carex albolutescens, Carex albonigra, Carex albula, Carex albursina, Carex algida, Carex allanii, Carex alligata, Carex alliiformis, Carex allivescens, Carex alluvialis, Carex alma, Carex almii, Carex alopecoidea, Carex alopecuroides, Carex alsatica, Carex alsophila, Carex alta, Carex altaica,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
Francis Boott (1792-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298553-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].