Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bolanderi
ID:
345649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Olney

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 393 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344981



Common Names

  • Carex Inops
  • Carex Integra
  • Carex Iridea


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Description

Carex bolanderi (also called 'Bolander's sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to North America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a tufted habit, with narrow, linear leaves and small, greenish-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex bolanderi is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage. It is also used to stabilize soils in areas prone to erosion, and for its ability to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flower of Carex bolanderi is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. Seed: The seed of Carex bolanderi is a small, dark brown nutlet. Seedlings: The seedlings of Carex bolanderi are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex bolanderi is a perennial sedge that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Carex bolanderi

Carex bolanderi can be found in North America. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Carex bolanderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex bolanderi?

Carex bolanderi

What is the common name of Carex bolanderi?

Bolander's sedge

What is the typical habitat of Carex bolanderi?

Moist woods, thickets, 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

Stephen Thayer Olney (1812-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olney' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298863-1: 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].