Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praelonga
ID:
350912

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 707 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350244



Common Names

  • Carex praelonga
  • Long Sedge
  • Extended Sedge


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Description

Carex praelonga (also called Long Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to Europe. It is a tufted grass-like plant with narrow, pointed leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches, and is often found in shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Carex praelonga is a species of sedge native to Europe and western Asia. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in erosion control and as a groundcover. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex praelonga 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 praelonga 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 praelonga can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carex praelonga

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

Carex praelonga FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Carex praelonga?

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

What type of soil does Carex praelonga prefer?

Carex praelonga prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Carex praelonga?

Carex praelonga 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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301683-1: 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].