Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustilepis
ID:
1545189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reznicek & S.González

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 59: 707 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025956



Common Names

  • Carex angustilepis
  • Narrow-scaled Carex
  • Sedge Narrow-scaled


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Description

Carex angustilepis (also called Narrow-leaved Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to North America. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carex angustilepis is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex angustilepis is a small, yellow flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex angustilepis is a small, evergreen grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in temperate forests. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from mature clumps and planted in a moist medium. The divisions should be kept in a cool, humid environment until they have established.

Where to Find Carex angustilepis

Carex angustilepis is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands and grasslands.

Carex angustilepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex angustilepis?

Carex angustilepis

What is the common name of Carex angustilepis?

Narrow-leaved sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex angustilepis?

Dry, open woods, rocky hillsides, and meadows

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77222615-1: 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].