Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ludibunda
ID:
349184

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Gay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 10: 357 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348516



Common Names

  • Ludibunda Sedge
  • Ludibunda Fox Sedge
  • Ludibunda Carex


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Description

Carex ludibunda (also called Playful sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brownish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex ludibunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, reducing inflammation, and treating respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex ludibunda has small yellow-green flowers that are borne on spikes. The seeds are small, brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex ludibunda is a perennial sedge that grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. 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 plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Carex ludibunda

Carex ludibunda can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Carex ludibunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex ludibunda?

Carex ludibunda

What is the common name of Carex ludibunda?

Playful Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex ludibunda?

Moist woods, thickets, and meadows

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

Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300774-1: 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].