Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sprengelii
ID:
352147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dewey ex Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16. 3: 837 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000351479



Common Names

  • Sprengel's Sedge
  • Carex sprengelii
  • Sprengel's Brown Sedge


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Description

Carex sprengelii (also called Sprengel's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to North America. It has a slender, erect stem with a spike-like inflorescence. It grows in moist, shady areas such as wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Carex sprengelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex sprengelii is small and yellowish-green. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid nut. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex sprengelii is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Carex sprengelii

Carex sprengelii is native to Europe and is found in moist woods, meadows, and marshes.

Carex sprengelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex sprengelii?

Carex sprengelii

What is the common name of Carex sprengelii?

Sprengel's Sedge

What are the uses of Carex sprengelii?

Carex sprengelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Chester Dewey (1784-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dewey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324491-2: 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].