Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllidion
ID:
349288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nelmes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1940: 161 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348620



Common Names

  • Macrophyllidion Sedge
  • Macrophyllidion Carex
  • Carex macrophyllidion


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Description

Carex macrophyllidion (also called Macrophyllidion Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae, native to Europe and western Asia. It is a tufted plant with long, narrow leaves, and its flowers are borne in a spike. It grows in moist, grassy places, such as meadows, marshes, and wet pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Carex macrophyllidion is a species of sedge found in North America. It is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex macrophyllidion has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex macrophyllidion is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Plant divisions in spring or fall in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot and kept moist. Once established, Carex macrophyllidion requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Carex macrophyllidion

Carex macrophyllidion can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Carex macrophyllidion FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex macrophyllidion?

Carex macrophyllidion

What is the common name of Carex macrophyllidion?

Large-leaved sedge

Where is Carex macrophyllidion native to?

North America

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

Ernest Nelmes (1895-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nelmes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300822-1: 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].