Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graciliflora
ID:
347820

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 38: 372 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347152



Common Names

  • Carex graciliflora
  • Graciliflora Sedge
  • Graciliflora Carex


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Description

Carex graciliflora (also called Graceful sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to North America. It is a small plant, growing up to 15 cm tall. It has short, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows, woodlands, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Carex graciliflora is used as a ground cover and for erosion control on slopes. It is also used in wetland restoration projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex graciliflora has a small, greenish-brown flower that produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex graciliflora is a perennial species of sedge that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or autumn, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in the garden in the spring.

Where to Find Carex graciliflora

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

Carex graciliflora FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Carex graciliflora?

Carex graciliflora prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

How often should Carex graciliflora be watered?

Carex graciliflora should be watered regularly, especially during dry periods.

How big does Carex graciliflora grow?

Carex graciliflora typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm).

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

Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299986-1: 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].