Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gynandra
ID:
347931

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schwein.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 1: 70 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347263



Common Names

  • Gynandra Sedge
  • Gynandra's Sedge
  • Gynandra Carex


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Description

Carex gynandra (also called Female 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 gynandra is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex gynandra has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in spikes. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex gynandra 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 gynandra

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

Carex gynandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex gynandra?

Carex gynandra

What is the common name of Carex gynandra?

Gynandra sedge

What type of plant is Carex gynandra?

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

Lewis David de Schweinitz (1780-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwein.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:46297-2: 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].