Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tovarensis
ID:
352718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reznicek & G.A.Wheeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 137 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352050



Common Names

  • Tovarensis Carex
  • Tovarensis Sedge
  • Tovarensis Cyperus


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Description

Carex tovarensis (also called Tovar's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a short rhizome and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, streambanks, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Carex tovarensis is a perennial grass-like plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and for its ability to attract beneficial insects and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex tovarensis is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet, with a single pistillate floret and two staminate florets. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex tovarensis is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Carex tovarensis

Carex tovarensis can be found in the Caucasus region.

Carex tovarensis FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Carex tovarensis?

Carex tovarensis prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Carex tovarensis be watered?

Carex tovarensis should be watered regularly, but not too often, to keep the soil moist.

What is the ideal soil pH for Carex tovarensis?

Carex tovarensis prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

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

Gerald A. Wheeler (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Wheeler' in the authors string.
Anton Albert Reznicek (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reznicek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303329-2: 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].