Carex moorcroftii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moorcroftii
ID:
349678
Status:
valid
Authors:
Falc. ex Boott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 288 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349010
Common Names
- Carex moorcroftii
- Moorcroft's Sedge
- Moorcroft's Wood Sedge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carex moorcroftii (also called 'Moorcroft's Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the high mountains of Central Asia. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in meadows, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Carex moorcroftii is a species of sedge that is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It can be used in wetland restoration projects and can provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carex moorcroftii is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carex moorcroftii is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a moist, shady area. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Carex moorcroftii
Carex moorcroftii is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.
Carex moorcroftii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex moorcroftii?
Carex moorcroftii
What type of plant is Carex moorcroftii?
It is a species of sedge.
Where is Carex moorcroftii found?
It is found in the Himalayas.
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
Hugh Falconer (1808-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Falc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301067-1: 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].