Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenantha
ID:
352188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Sav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 2: 573 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000351520



Common Names

  • Stenantha Sedge
  • Stenantha's Sedge
  • Common Sedge


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Description

Carex stenantha (also called Slender-stalked sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America, and is found in moist meadows, swamps, and along streams. It has a dense tuft of narrow, bright green leaves and produces a single, erect flowering stem. The flowers are small and reddish-brown in color.

Uses & Benefits

Carex stenantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to stabilize soil in areas that are prone to erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex stenantha var. stenantha
Carex stenantha var. taisetsuensis Akiyama

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Carex stenantha is a small, greenish-brown spike, with female flowers at the base and male flowers at the top. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex stenantha is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to North America and can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, rich soils and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in full sun but may need supplemental water during dry periods. It is best to divide the plant every two to three years to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Carex stenantha

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

Carex stenantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex stenantha?

Carex stenantha

What is the common name of Carex stenantha?

Narrow-leaved Sedge

What is the growth habit of Carex stenantha?

It is a perennial grass-like sedge with a clumping growth habit.

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302382-1: 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].