Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
omeiensis
ID:
350206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. 3: 361 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349538



Common Names

  • Omei Sedge
  • Omei Fox Sedge
  • Omei Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex omeiensis (also called Omei 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 omeiensis is a popular ornamental grass, used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex omeiensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in short spikes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex omeiensis is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, sunny to partially shaded areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Divide the clumps in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early fall in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Carex omeiensis

Carex omeiensis can be found in western North America, from Alaska to California

Carex omeiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex omeiensis?

Carex omeiensis

What is the common name of Carex omeiensis?

Omei sedge

What type of plant is Carex omeiensis?

Grass-like perennial

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

Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301336-1: 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].