Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sychnocephala
ID:
352460

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Carey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts , ser. 2, 10: 24 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000351792



Common Names

  • Sychnocephala Sedge
  • Sychnocephala Carex
  • Sychnocephala Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex sychnocephala (also called Dwarf Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species native to North America. It has short, slender stems and small, narrow leaves. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Carex sychnocephala is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping to provide ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Carex sychnocephala flower is small and yellow-green in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex sychnocephala can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or spring. The plant prefers moist soils and partial shade.

Where to Find Carex sychnocephala

Carex sychnocephala is native to North America, from Canada to Mexico. It can be found in moist, open woods, meadows, and along streams and lakes.

Carex sychnocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex sychnocephala?

Carex sychnocephala

What is the common name of Carex sychnocephala?

Tussock sedge

What is the habitat of Carex sychnocephala?

It is found in wet meadows, bogs, and swamps

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

John Carey (1797-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Carey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302514-1: 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].