Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polystachya
ID:
350850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw. ex Wahlenb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 24: 149 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350182



Common Names

  • Carex polystachya
  • Many-Spiked Sedge
  • Spiked Sedge


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Description

Carex polystachya (also called Many-Spiked Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the northern temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. This sedge typically grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Carex polystachya is a species of sedge that is used in ornamental landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover in shady areas. It has a clumping habit and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and moisture levels.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex polystachya var. bartlettii (O'Neill) Standl. & Steyerm.
Carex polystachya var. polystachya

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex polystachya has small, greenish-brown flowers and brown seeds. Its seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex polystachya can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. The best time to divide is when the plant is dormant, as it will be less likely to suffer from transplant shock. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps, with each clump containing at least one growing point. The divisions should be replanted immediately, and the soil should be kept moist until the plants are established. Carex polystachya can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carex polystachya

Carex polystachya can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas in North America.

Carex polystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex polystachya?

Carex polystachya

What is the common name of Carex polystachya?

Polystachya Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex polystachya?

Moist to wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks

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

Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301661-1: 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].