Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulobasis
ID:
352892

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.I.Krecz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 3: 608 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352224



Common Names

  • Ulobasis Sedge
  • Ulobasis Wood Sedge
  • Ulobasis Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex ulobasis (also called Ulobasis Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows in tufts. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes. It has a long, narrow, light green leaf blade and a yellow-brown flower spike.

Uses & Benefits

Carex ulobasis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover. It is a drought-tolerant species and can be used in areas with poor drainage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex ulobasis has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are clustered in spikes. Seeds: The seeds are small, dark brown and have a glossy surface. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with two narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex ulobasis can be propagated by division or seed. Plant divisions in spring or fall in a moist, shady area. Seeds should be sown in fall or early spring in a moist, shady area and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Carex ulobasis

Carex ulobasis is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Texas.

Carex ulobasis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex ulobasis?

Carex ulobasis

What is the common name of Carex ulobasis?

Ulobasis sedge

What type of plant is Carex ulobasis?

It is a perennial sedge.

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

V.I. Kreczetowicz (1901-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.I.Krecz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302798-1: 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].