Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbrosa
ID:
352901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Host

Source:
wcs

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Icon. Descr. Gram. Austriac. 1: 52 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352233



Common Names

  • Umbrose Sedge
  • Umbrose Wood Sedge
  • Umbrose Wood Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Carex bremurii Christ ex Meinsh. [unknown]
  • Carex praecox umbrosa (Host) Crép. [unknown]

Description

Carex umbrosa (also called Shade 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 umbrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex umbrosa sub. huetiana (Boiss.) Soó
Carex umbrosa sub. pseudosabynensis T.V.Egorova
Carex umbrosa sub. umbrosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex umbrosa has small, yellow-green 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 umbrosa 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 umbrosa

Carex umbrosa is native to the United States and can be found in moist meadows, riverbanks, and wetlands.

Carex umbrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex umbrosa?

Carex umbrosa

What is the common name of Carex umbrosa?

Umbrous sedge

What type of plant is Carex umbrosa?

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

Nicolaus Thomas Host (1761-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Host' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302801-1: 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].