Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fretalis
ID:
347484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hamlin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Rec. Domin. Mus. 6: 107 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346816



Common Names

  • Fretalis Sedge
  • Fretalis Wood Sedge
  • Fretalis Carex


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Description

Carex fretalis (also called Fretal Sedge, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It has long, narrow leaves and a clump-forming habit. It is native to North America and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carex fretalis is a species of sedge native to North America. It is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex fretalis has small, inconspicuous flowers, which are borne in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex fretalis is a perennial sedge that grows in clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Carex fretalis

Carex fretalis is native to East Asia. It can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.

Carex fretalis FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Carex fretalis?

Carex fretalis prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Carex fretalis?

Carex fretalis prefers temperatures between 10-20°C.

What is the optimal sunlight for Carex fretalis?

Carex fretalis prefers partial shade to full sun.

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

Bruce Gordon Hamlin (1929-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hamlin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299824-1: 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].