Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lectissima
ID:
1330977

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.A.Ford

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 179: 33 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343431



Common Names

  • Carex lectissima
  • Lectissima Sedge
  • Prairie Sedge


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Description

Carex lectissima (also called 'Most beautiful sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a clump-forming habit and narrow, pointed leaves. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and the fruits are small, round, and black. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Carex lectissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and to provide ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex lectissima has small, yellow-green flowers in the spring, which are followed by small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and green, with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex lectissima is a perennial plant that is propagated by division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizer applications to promote healthy growth.

Where to Find Carex lectissima

Carex lectissima is native to the United States, where it is found in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Carex lectissima FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Carex lectissima?

Carex lectissima prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.

What is the optimal temperature for Carex lectissima?

Carex lectissima prefers temperatures between 65-75°F.

How much light does Carex lectissima need?

Carex lectissima needs full sun to partial shade.

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

Kerry Alison Ford (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.A.Ford' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77149569-1: 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].