Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limprichtiana
ID:
349046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 12: 311 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348378



Common Names

  • Limprichtiana Sedge
  • Limpricht's Sedge
  • Limpricht's Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex limprichtiana (also called Limpricht's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen sedge that grows up to 40 cm tall and is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Carex limprichtiana is used in gardens and landscapes as an ornamental grass. It is also used for erosion control and to stabilize soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex limprichtiana has small, yellow-green flowers and small, brown, triangular seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex limprichtiana is a perennial sedge that is native to North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Carex limprichtiana

Carex limprichtiana can be found in wet meadows, fens, and marshes in North America.

Carex limprichtiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex limprichtiana?

Carex limprichtiana

What is the common name of Carex limprichtiana?

Limpricht's Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex limprichtiana?

Mesic to dry open woods, meadows, and prairies

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300680-1: 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].