Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hebetata
ID:
348040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Ill. Gen. Carex 4: 172 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347372



Common Names

  • Carex Hebetata
  • Hebetata Sedge
  • Blunt-Leaved Sedge


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Description

Carex hebetata (also called Blunt-leaved Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to North America. It is a medium-sized sedge, growing to between 10 and 40 cm tall, with a clumping habit. It is found in moist meadows, in open forests, and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Carex hebetata is a species of sedge which is native to Japan. It is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex hebetata is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex hebetata can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. The plant prefers moist soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Carex hebetata

Carex hebetata is native to wet meadows, moist woods, and streambanks in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Carex hebetata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex hebetata?

Carex hebetata

What is the common name of Carex hebetata?

Hebetate Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex hebetata?

Moist woods, meadows, and swamps

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

Francis Boott (1792-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300115-1: 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].