Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
winkelmannii
ID:
811807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Asch. & Graebn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Syn. Mitteleur. Fl. 2(2): 166 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000811141



Common Names

  • Winkelmann's Sedge
  • Winkelmann's Carex
  • Carex winkelmannii


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Description

Carex winkelmannii (also called Winkelmann's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brown flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carex winkelmannii is a popular ornamental grass used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex winkelmannii has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Carex winkelmannii

Carex winkelmannii is native to North America and can be found in wetland habitats in the United States and Canada.

Carex winkelmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex winkelmannii?

Carex winkelmannii

What is the common name of Carex winkelmannii?

Winkelmann's Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex winkelmannii?

Moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods

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

Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177097-1: 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].