Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planostachys
ID:
350779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Riedgräs. : 138 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350111



Common Names

  • Planostachys Sedge
  • Flat-topped Sedge
  • Flat-top Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Carex halleriana planostachys Kunze ex Kük. [unknown]

Description

Carex planostachys (also called Slender-spiked Sedge, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with narrow, pointed leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Carex planostachys is a species of sedge that is native to North America. It is a low-growing plant with a clumping habit and is often used in gardens as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and is an attractive addition to rock gardens. Its foliage is evergreen and its flowers are small and inconspicuous.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex planostachys is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single stamen and pistil. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex planostachys is a perennial sedge that grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. It is best grown in soils that are rich in organic matter. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Carex planostachys

Carex planostachys is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including moist woods, bogs, and meadows.

Carex planostachys FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Carex planostachys?

Carex planostachys is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods.

What type of soil does Carex planostachys prefer?

Carex planostachys prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Carex planostachys?

Carex planostachys prefers temperatures between 65-75°F.

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

Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301609-1: 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].