Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnostachys
ID:
351142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kar. & Kir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 15: 522 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350474



Common Names

  • Carex Pycnostachys
  • Dense-spike Sedge
  • Pycnostachys Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Carex curaica pycnostachys (Kar. & Kir.) Kük. [unknown]
  • Carex curaica pycnostachys (Kar. & Kir.) T.V.Egorova [unknown]

Description

Carex pycnostachys (also called Dense-spiked Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It has long, narrow leaves and a cylindrical inflorescence. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, open woods, meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carex pycnostachys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex pycnostachys has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in a dense spike. Seed: Carex pycnostachys has small, dark brown seeds that are enclosed in a membranous sac. Seedlings: Carex pycnostachys seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex pycnostachys is a perennial sedge native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from seed or from division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It can grow up to 60 cm (2 ft) tall.

Where to Find Carex pycnostachys

Carex pycnostachys can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Carex pycnostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex pycnostachys?

Carex pycnostachys

What is the common name of Carex pycnostachys?

Pycnostachys Sedge

Where is Carex pycnostachys found?

Carex pycnostachys is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-230157: Based on the initial data import
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.