Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteroneura
ID:
348086

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Boott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bot. California [W.H.Brewer] ii. 240. 1880 [Jul-Dec 1880]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347418



Common Names

  • Heteroneura Sedge
  • Heteroneura's Sedge
  • Heteroneuras Sedge


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Description

Carex heteroneura (also called 'Heteroneura Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Carex heteroneura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex heteroneura 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 heteroneura is a perennial sedge that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Carex heteroneura

Carex heteroneura is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows, wet woodlands, and along stream banks.

Carex heteroneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex heteroneura?

Carex heteroneura

What is the family of Carex heteroneura?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Carex heteroneura?

Heteroneura Sedge

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-227295: Based on the initial data import
William Boott (1805-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Boott' in the authors string.