Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gibbsiae
ID:
347648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 39: 180 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346980



Common Names

  • Carex Gibbsiae
  • Gibbsiae Carex
  • Gibbsian Carex


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Description

Carex gibbsiae (also called Gibb's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to North America. It is a medium-sized plant, growing up to 30 cm tall. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows, woodlands, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Carex gibbsiae 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex gibbsiae 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 gibbsiae 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 gibbsiae

Carex gibbsiae can be found in the United States, primarily in the western states.

Carex gibbsiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex gibbsiae?

Carex gibbsiae

What is the common name of Carex gibbsiae?

Gibbs' Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex gibbsiae?

It is found in moist meadows, swamps, 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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299925-1: 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].