Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
devia
ID:
346656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheeseman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 15: 301 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345988



Common Names

  • Devia Sedge
  • Devia Fox Sedge
  • Devia Carex


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Description

Carex devia (also called Devia 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 devia 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

The flower of Carex devia is a small, inconspicuous spikelet. The seed of this plant is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings of Carex devia are slender and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex devia 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 devia

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

Carex devia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex devia?

Carex devia

What is the common name of Carex devia?

Devia Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex devia?

Moist woods 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

Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299435-1: 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].