Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ohmuelleriana
ID:
350157

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Lang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Flora 26: 240 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349489



Common Names

  • Ohmueller Sedge
  • Ohmuelleriana Sedge
  • Ohmueller's Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Vignea ohmuelleriana Pritz. [unknown]

Description

Carex ohmuelleriana (also called Ohmueller's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to North America. It is a clump-forming plant with narrow, grass-like leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It prefers moist, shady areas and is often found in woodlands, meadows, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex ohmuelleriana 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 ohmuelleriana 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 ohmuelleriana 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 ohmuelleriana

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

Carex ohmuelleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex ohmuelleriana?

Carex ohmuelleriana

What is the common name of Carex ohmuelleriana?

Ohmueller's sedge

Where is Carex ohmuelleriana native to?

Central and Eastern Europe

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

Otto Friedrich Lang (1817-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Lang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301304-1: 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].