Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congolensis
ID:
346334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turrill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 240 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345666



Common Names

  • Congolensis Sedge
  • Congolensis Carex
  • Congolensis Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex congolensis (also called Congo Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows in dense tufts. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has a long, slender stem with a single spikelet at the top. The leaves are green and the flowers are small and inconspicuous.

Uses & Benefits

Carex congolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas with poor drainage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex congolensis has a yellow-brown flower spike. Seeds: The seeds are small and dark brown. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex congolensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in both wet and dry conditions. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate periods of flooding. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Carex congolensis

Carex congolensis can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and streambanks in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Carex congolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex congolensis?

Carex congolensis

What is the common name of Carex congolensis?

Congo Sedge

What type of plant is Carex congolensis?

Grass-like perennial

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

William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299238-1: 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].