Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
josephi-schmittii
ID:
348532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raymond

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 28: 428 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347864



Common Names

  • Joseph-Schmitt's Sedge
  • Joseph-Schmitt's Carex
  • Joseph-Schmittii Sedge


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Description

Carex josephi-schmittii (also called Joseph-Schmitt's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to Europe, where it is found in France, Switzerland, and Italy. It typically grows in wet areas, such as wet meadows, marshes, and wet prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Carex josephi-schmittii is used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex josephi-schmittii 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 josephi-schmittii is a perennial species of sedge that is native to Europe. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established. Carex josephi-schmittii prefers full sun to part shade and moist soil.

Where to Find Carex josephi-schmittii

Carex josephi-schmittii can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Carex josephi-schmittii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex josephi-schmittii?

Carex josephi-schmittii

What is the common name of Carex josephi-schmittii?

Joseph Schmitt's sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex josephi-schmittii?

Moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods

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

Louis-Florent-Marcel Raymond (1915-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raymond' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300387-1: 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].