Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vallis-rosetta
ID:
352993

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 130 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352325



Common Names

  • Vallis-rosetta Sedge
  • Rosette Sedge
  • Vallis-rosetta Valley Sedge


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Description

Carex vallis-rosetta (also called Rosette 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-rosetta 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex vallis-rosetta is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, greenish-brown and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex vallis-rosetta 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-rosetta

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

Carex vallis-rosetta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex vallis-rosetta?

Carex vallis-rosetta

What is the common name of Carex vallis-rosetta?

Valley sedge

Where is Carex vallis-rosetta found?

Carex vallis-rosetta is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in eastern North America

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302851-1: 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].