Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dumanii
ID:
346926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lepage

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 83: 143 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346258



Common Names

  • Dumani's Sedge
  • Dumani's Fox Sedge
  • Dumani's Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex dumanii (also called Dumani's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, marshes, and along streams and lakes. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex dumanii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide shelter and shade for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex dumanii has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a short, pointed beak. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex dumanii is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to North America. It grows in moist, shady areas, and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.

Where to Find Carex dumanii

Carex dumanii is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Carex dumanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex dumanii?

Carex dumanii

What is the common name of Carex dumanii?

Duman's sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex dumanii?

Meadows, marshes, and wet woods

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

Ernest Lepage (1905-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lepage' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:318485-2: 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].