Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hostiana
ID:
348214

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp. : 88 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347546



Common Names

  • Hostiana Sedge
  • Host's Sedge
  • Host Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Carex hostiana hostiana [unknown]

Description

Carex hostiana (also called Host's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to Europe, where it grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and along stream banks. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brownish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex hostiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and to stabilize slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex hostiana flowers are small, greenish-brown and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and brown. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex hostiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a well-drained soil. Plants can also be divided in the spring or fall. When dividing, make sure to divide the clumps into sections with a sharp knife or spade.

Where to Find Carex hostiana

Carex hostiana can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.

Carex hostiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex hostiana?

Carex hostiana

What is the common name of Carex hostiana?

Host's sedge

What is the growth habit of Carex hostiana?

It is a perennial grass-like sedge that grows in clumps

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300208-1: 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].