Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rostellifera
ID:
351470

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.L.Chang & Y.L.Yang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Herb. Chin. Bor.-Or. 11: 205 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350802



Common Names

  • Rostellifera Sedge
  • Rostellifer Sedge
  • Carex Rostellifera


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Description

Carex rostellifera (also called Beaked Sedge, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant with thin, bright green leaves. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia and typically grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows, woodlands and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Carex rostellifera is a species of sedge that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex rostellifera is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex rostellifera can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Water regularly and keep the soil moist but not wet. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Carex rostellifera

Carex rostellifera can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods throughout much of North America.

Carex rostellifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex rostellifera?

Carex rostellifera

What is the common name of Carex rostellifera?

Beaked Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex rostellifera?

Moist 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

Yui Liang Chang (1923-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chang' in the authors string.
Ya Ling Yang (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302001-1: 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].