Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aquatilis
ID:
345164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wahlenb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 24: 165 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344496



Common Names

  • Carex aquatilis
  • Aquatilis Carex
  • Carex


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Synonyms

  • Carex aquatilis aquatilis [unknown]

Description

Carex aquatilis (also called Water Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods. It is native to North America, from Alaska to Newfoundland, and south to California and New Mexico. It has a slender, erect stem, and the leaves are long and narrow. The flowers are small and greenish-brown, and the fruits are small, dark brown nutlets.

Uses & Benefits

Carex aquatilis can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex aquatilis var. aquatilis
Carex aquatilis var. dives (Holm) Kük.
Carex aquatilis var. minor Boott
Carex aquatilis var. substricta Kük.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex aquatilis has small, greenish-yellow flowers. Seed: The seed of Carex aquatilis is small and brown. Seedlings: The seedlings of Carex aquatilis are short and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex aquatilis can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. The plants prefer moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Where to Find Carex aquatilis

Carex aquatilis can be found in moist woodlands and meadows in North America and Europe.

Carex aquatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex aquatilis?

Carex aquatilis

What is the common name of Carex aquatilis?

Water Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex aquatilis?

Wetlands, marshes, and shallow water

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

Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298610-1: 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].