Status:
valid
Authors:
É.Desv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 6: 206 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302249
Common Names
- Carex hypoleucos
- White-fruited Sedge
- White-fruited Carex
Description
Carex hypoleucos (also called White-leaved sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to the southeastern United States. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. Its leaves are narrow and grass-like, and its flowers are small and inconspicuous. It is found in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Carex hypoleucos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It can be used to prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carex hypoleucos is a small, white, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex hypoleucos is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Carex hypoleucos
Carex hypoleucos is native to North America and can be found in wetland habitats.
Carex hypoleucos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex hypoleucos?
Carex hypoleucos
What is the common name of Carex hypoleucos?
White-leaved Sedge
What is the habitat of Carex hypoleucos?
It is found in wetland habitats in the eastern United States
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177360-1: 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].