Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odontostoma
ID:
350102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 5: 1162 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349434



Common Names

  • Toothed Sedge
  • Odontostoma Sedge
  • Odontostoma Carex


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Description

Carex odontostoma (also called Tooth-stalked 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 odontostoma is a plant that is used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Carex odontostoma are small and inconspicuous, with a single spikelet at the top of the stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender, with a single leaf at the top of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex odontostoma is a perennial sedge that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate short periods of flooding. It is best propagated by division in spring or fall. Seeds can also be sown in spring or fall, but germination can be slow and erratic.

Where to Find Carex odontostoma

Carex odontostoma is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows and woods.

Carex odontostoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex odontostoma?

Carex odontostoma

What is the common name of Carex odontostoma?

Toothed Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex odontostoma?

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301293-1: 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].