Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyngbyei
ID:
349224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Dan. : t. 1888 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348556



Common Names

  • Lyngbyei Sedge
  • Lyngbyei Fox Sedge
  • Lyngbyei Carex


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Synonyms

  • Carex lyngbyei prionocarpa (Franch.) Shekhovts. [unknown]
  • Carex lyngbyei robusta (L.H.Bailey) B.Boivin [unknown]

Description

Carex lyngbyei (also called Lyngbye's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It has a tufted habit and can reach up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are greenish-brown. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carex lyngbyei is a species of sedge found in Europe. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control in disturbed areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex lyngbyei is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single stamen. The seed is a small, black, triangular achene. The seedlings are short, slender, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex lyngbyei can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soils. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Carex lyngbyei

Carex lyngbyei is native to China and can be found in moist, shady areas in forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

Carex lyngbyei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex lyngbyei?

Carex lyngbyei

What is the common name of Carex lyngbyei?

Lyngbye's Sedge

What type of plant is Carex lyngbyei?

Grass

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

Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300794-1: 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].