Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
desponsa
ID:
346653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Ill. Gen. Carex 2: 82 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345985



Common Names

  • Desponsa Sedge
  • Desponsa Fox Sedge
  • Desponsa Carex


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Description

Carex desponsa (also called Spouse Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 2 feet tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams. The leaves are thin and grass-like, and the flowers are small and inconspicuous.

Uses & Benefits

Carex desponsa is a species of sedge that is native to North America. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can also be used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex desponsa has small, greenish-brown flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex desponsa can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It is best grown in well-drained, humus-rich soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seed can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in situ.

Where to Find Carex desponsa

Carex desponsa can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Carex desponsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex desponsa?

Carex desponsa

What is the common name of Carex desponsa?

Desponsa Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex desponsa?

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

Francis Boott (1792-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299432-1: 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].