Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ebenea
ID:
346954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 28: 266 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346286



Common Names

  • Ebenea Sedge
  • Ebenea Carex
  • Ebenea Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex ebenea (also called Ebenea Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the genus Carex. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Carex ebenea 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 ebenea has small, greenish-yellow flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex ebenea is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is often found in wetlands, meadows, and woodlands. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded area. The soil should be kept moist until the seedlings are established.

Where to Find Carex ebenea

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

Carex ebenea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex ebenea?

Carex ebenea

What are the common names of Carex ebenea?

Ebenea sedge, Ebenea wood sedge

What is the growth habit of Carex ebenea?

It is a perennial, tufted sedge that grows up to 30 cm tall.

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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:46119-2: 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].