Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vallis-pulchrae
ID:
352991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 93: 487 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352323



Common Names

  • Vallis-pulchrae Sedge
  • Mountain Sedge
  • Mountain Valley Sedge


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Description

Carex vallis-pulchrae (also called Beautiful valley sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to Europe. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has narrow, linear leaves. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Carex vallis-pulchrae is used as a ground cover and for erosion control in landscaping. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a natural habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex vallis-pulchrae var. vallis-pulchrae
Carex vallis-pulchrae var. barrosiana G.A.Wheeler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex vallis-pulchrae 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 vallis-pulchrae 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 vallis-pulchrae

Carex vallis-pulchrae can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Carex vallis-pulchrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex vallis-pulchrae?

Carex vallis-pulchrae

What is the family of Carex vallis-pulchrae?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Carex vallis-pulchrae?

Vallis-pulchrae 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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302852-1: 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].