Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iynx
ID:
348469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nelmes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1944: 155, 279 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347801



Common Names

  • Iynx Sedge
  • Iynx Sedge
  • Iynx-leaf Sedge


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Description

Carex iynx (also called Iynx sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, narrow leaves and a triangular stem. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wetland edges.

Uses & Benefits

Carex iynx is used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex iynx is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex iynx is a species of sedge native to North America. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in moist soil and kept well-watered until established.

Where to Find Carex iynx

Carex iynx can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Carex iynx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex iynx?

Carex iynx

What is the common name of Carex iynx?

Iynx sedge

What is the habitat of Carex iynx?

Moist meadows, marshes, and ditches

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

Ernest Nelmes (1895-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nelmes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300358-1: 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].