Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cryptolepis
ID:
346465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Torreya 14: 157 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345797



Common Names

  • Cryptolepis Sedge
  • Common Sedge
  • Hidden-Scaled Sedge


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Description

Carex cryptolepis (also called Cryptolepis sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a tufted habit and narrow, linear leaves. The flowers are greenish-brown and are borne in spikes.

Uses & Benefits

Carex cryptolepis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil amendment. It is also used to stabilize shorelines and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex cryptolepis has small, greenish-brown flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex cryptolepis is a perennial species of sedge that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant that grows in clumps and produces small, yellowish-green flowers in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall and allowed to overwinter in the soil.

Where to Find Carex cryptolepis

Carex cryptolepis is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Carex cryptolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex cryptolepis?

Carex cryptolepis

What is the common name of Carex cryptolepis?

Hidden-Scaled Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex cryptolepis?

Moist grasslands, meadows, and riverbanks

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

Kenneth Kent Mackenzie (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:46031-2: 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].