Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrostachys
ID:
349297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertol.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Amoen. Ital. : 421 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348629



Common Names

  • Macrostachys Sedge
  • Macrostachys Carex
  • Carex macrostachys


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Description

Carex macrostachys (also called Macrostachys 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 macrostachys 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

The flower of Carex macrostachys is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single stamen and pistil. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex macrostachys is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the fall or early spring in a well-drained soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Carex macrostachys

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

Carex macrostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex macrostachys?

Carex macrostachys

What is the common name of Carex macrostachys?

Large-spiked sedge

Where is Carex macrostachys 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

Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300829-1: 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].