Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alopecuroides
ID:
329

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Philos. Mag. J. 62: 455 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302337

Common Names

  • Carex alopecuroides
  • Foxtail Sedge
  • Foxtail Sedge Grass

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Description

Carex alopecuroides (also called fox-tail sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of the world. It has a creeping rhizome and grows in dense tufts. The leaves are linear and the flowers are borne in a terminal umbel. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Carex alopecuroides is a popular ornamental grass, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping to provide texture and contrast.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex alopecuroides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex alopecuroides is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers full to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Carex alopecuroides

Carex alopecuroides is native to temperate regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Carex alopecuroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex alopecuroides?

Carex alopecuroides

What is the common name of Carex alopecuroides?

Fox-tail Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex alopecuroides?

It is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams in temperate regions

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298509-1: 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].