Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phragmitoides
ID:
350689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 329 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350021



Common Names

  • Phragmitoides Sedge
  • Common Reed Sedge
  • Reed-like Sedge


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Description

Carex phragmitoides (also called Phragmitoides' sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows in tufts. It is native to Europe and is found in moist grasslands, woodlands, and open forests. It has a short stem and narrow leaves that are up to 10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Carex phragmitoides is a perennial grass used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex phragmitoides is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender with a single, upright stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex phragmitoides is a perennial sedge that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist soils and partial shade, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Carex phragmitoides

Carex phragmitoides can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in the northern United States and Canada.

Carex phragmitoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex phragmitoides?

Carex phragmitoides

What is the common name of Carex phragmitoides?

Phragmitoides sedge

Where is Carex phragmitoides native to?

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301562-1: 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].