Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vixdentata
ID:
353200

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kük.) G.A.Wheeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Aliso 12: 98 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352532



Common Names

  • Few-toothed Sedge
  • Carex vixdentata


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Description

Carex vixdentata (also called Vixdentata Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to North America. It grows in moist to wet soils in meadows, woodlands, and along streams and ponds. It has a clumping habit and its leaves are green with a yellowish tinge. Its flowers are small and greenish-brown, and its fruits are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Carex vixdentata is a grass-like plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to create erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex vixdentata has small, inconspicuous flowers that are greenish-brown in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex vixdentata is a perennial sedge native to North America. It is found in moist woods, meadows, and marshes. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Carex vixdentata

Carex vixdentata can be found in moist woodlands, bogs, and wet meadows in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Carex vixdentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex vixdentata?

Carex vixdentata

What is the common name of Carex vixdentata?

Vixdentata Sedge

What are the characteristics of Carex vixdentata?

Carex vixdentata is a perennial sedge that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a tufted habit and narrow, linear leaves. The flowers are small and brownish-green in color.

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Gerald A. Wheeler (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Wheeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274134-2: 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].