Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentilis
ID:
347632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Annuel Soc. Philom. Paris , sér. 8, 7: 84 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346964



Common Names

  • Carex Gentilis
  • Gentilis Carex
  • Gentilian Carex


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Description

Carex gentilis (also called Noble Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like sedge that grows in tufts and has a slender, erect stem. It is native to North America and typically grows in moist woods, wet meadows, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Carex gentilis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used to control erosion and for soil stabilization. It is a great choice for a low-maintenance garden and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex gentilis var. nakaharae (Hayata) T.Koyama
Carex gentilis var. gentilis
Carex gentilis var. macrocarpa Tang & F.T.Wang ex L.K.Dai
Carex gentilis var. intermedia F.T.Wang & Tang ex Y.C.Tang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex gentilis has small, greenish-brown flowers that are borne in a dense spike. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex gentilis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. It should be fertilized in the spring and pruned in the late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Carex gentilis

Carex gentilis is native to Japan and can be found in the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku.

Carex gentilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex gentilis?

Carex gentilis

What is the common name of Carex gentilis?

Gentile Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex gentilis?

Meadows, wet woods and streambanks

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299914-1: 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].