Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papillosissima
ID:
350458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nelmes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 158 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349790



Common Names

  • Papillosissima Sedge
  • Papillosissima Fox Sedge
  • Papillosissima Star Sedge


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Description

Carex papillosissima (also called Most papillose 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 papillosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex papillosissima sub. katangensis Thery
Carex papillosissima sub. papillosissima

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex papillosissima 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 papillosissima 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 papillosissima

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

Carex papillosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex papillosissima?

Carex papillosissima

What is the common name of Carex papillosissima?

Papillosissima Sedge

What type of plant is Carex papillosissima?

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

Ernest Nelmes (1895-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nelmes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301434-1: 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].