Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guffroyi
ID:
347922

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév. & H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Monde Pl. 19: 15 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347254



Common Names

  • Guffroyi Sedge
  • Guffroyi's Sedge
  • Guffroyi Carex


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Description

Carex guffroyi (also called Guffroy's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a short rhizome and a tuft of leaves. It is native to North America and is found in moist habitats such as meadows, marshes, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Carex guffroyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex guffroyi is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, slender leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex guffroyi is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry spells. It is best to divide the clumps every few years to keep the plants vigorous.

Where to Find Carex guffroyi

Carex guffroyi can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota and Texas.

Carex guffroyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex guffroyi?

Carex guffroyi

What is the common name of Carex guffroyi?

Guffroy's sedge

What type of plant is Carex guffroyi?

Grass-like perennial

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

Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300034-1: 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].