Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curvula
ID:
346510

Status:
valid

Authors:
All.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pedem. 2: 264 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345842



Common Names

  • Curvula Sedge
  • Curvula Wood Sedge
  • Curvula Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex curvula (also called Curved Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Carex curvula is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex curvula sub. curvula
Carex curvula sub. rosae Gilomen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex curvula is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single, three-lobed perigynium. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, three-lobed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Carex curvula: Carex curvula is a perennial grass-like sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carex curvula

Carex curvula is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.

Carex curvula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex curvula?

Carex curvula

What is the common name of Carex curvula?

Curved sedge

What type of plant is Carex curvula?

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

Carlo Allioni (1728-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'All.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299351-1: 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].