Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neurophora
ID:
349905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Pacific States 1: 298 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349237



Common Names

  • Northern Sedge
  • Neurophora Sedge
  • Neurophora Carex


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Description

Carex neurophora (also called Neurophora sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America, found in moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods. It has slender, light green leaves and a long, narrow inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Carex neurophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing habit and can be used to provide texture and contrast in a garden. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex neurophora is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex neurophora is a perennial sedge that is native to Japan. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Carex neurophora

Carex neurophora can be found in the mountains of eastern Asia, from Russia south to Japan and Korea.

Carex neurophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex neurophora?

Carex neurophora

What is the common name of Carex neurophora?

Fruiting Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex neurophora?

Moist woods, meadows, and streambanks

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

Kenneth Kent Mackenzie (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mack.' in the authors string.
LeRoy Abrams (1874-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abrams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:46721-2: 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].