Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jackiana
ID:
348473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 260 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347805



Common Names

  • Jackiana Sedge
  • Jack's Sedge
  • Jack-leaf Sedge


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Description

Carex jackiana (also called Jack's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that can grow to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the United States and Canada, and is found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex jackiana sub. jackiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex jackiana has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex jackiana can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, acidic, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and can tolerate some drought. It can be used in a variety of garden settings, including woodland gardens, rock gardens, and borders.

Where to Find Carex jackiana

Carex jackiana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Carex jackiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex jackiana?

Carex jackiana

What type of plant is Carex jackiana?

It is a species of sedge.

Where is Carex jackiana found?

It is found in the western 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

Francis Boott (1792-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300362-1: 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].