Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unciniiformis
ID:
352927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Cyper. 1: 40 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352259



Common Names

  • Hooked-fruited Sedge
  • Carex Unciniformis
  • Hooked-fruited Fox Sedge


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Description

Carex unciniiformis (also called Hook-shaped 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 unciniiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex unciniiformis has small yellow-green flowers that are borne in a dense spike. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are grass-like with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex unciniiformis is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Carex unciniiformis

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

Carex unciniiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex unciniiformis?

Carex unciniiformis

What is the common name of Carex unciniiformis?

Hook-like Sedge

What is the growth habit of Carex unciniiformis?

It is a perennial grass-like plant with a clumping 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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302806-1: 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].