Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevivaginata
ID:
348722

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kük.) Mack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. N. U.S. , ed. 2, 1: 371 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348054



Common Names

  • Laevivaginata Sedge
  • Laevivaginata Carex
  • Smooth-Sheathed Sedge


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Description

Carex laevivaginata (also called Smooth-sheathed sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the Arctic regions of North America and Europe, and grows in wet meadows, bogs, and tundra. It has a tufted habit, with narrow, linear leaves and small, brown-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex laevivaginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex laevivaginata has small, yellow-brown flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex laevivaginata is a species of sedge that is native to Europe, northern Asia, and North America. It is a perennial plant that grows in moist to wet soils in open meadows, marshes, and along streams. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Carex laevivaginata

Carex laevivaginata is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands, meadows, and wetlands.

Carex laevivaginata FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Carex laevivaginata?

Carex laevivaginata prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.0

How much sunlight does Carex laevivaginata need?

Carex laevivaginata prefers partial to full shade.

What is the best way to propagate Carex laevivaginata?

Carex laevivaginata can be propagated by division or by seed.

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Kenneth Kent Mackenzie (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:46443-2: 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].