Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pansa
ID:
350454

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.H.Bailey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 13: 82 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349786



Common Names

  • Pansa Sedge
  • Pansa Fox Sedge
  • Pansa Star Sedge


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Description

Carex pansa (also called Sand sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny places. It prefers sandy soils and can be found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Carex pansa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex pansa is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single female flower at the base and several male flowers above. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex pansa is a perennial grass-like sedge that is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers. It can be divided every three to four years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Carex pansa

Carex pansa can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streambanks in the eastern United States and Canada.

Carex pansa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex pansa?

Carex pansa

What is the common name of Carex pansa?

Pansa Sedge

What type of plant is Carex pansa?

Perennial grass-like sedge

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

Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Bailey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:46817-2: 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].