Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drepanorhyncha
ID:
346900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 10: 183 (1887 publ. 1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346232

Common Names

  • Drepanorhyncha Sedge
  • Drepanorhyncha Fox Sedge
  • Drepanorhyncha Wood Sedge

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Description

Carex drepanorhyncha (also called Sickle-leaved sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carex drepanorhyncha is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and yards. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex drepanorhyncha has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves and a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex drepanorhyncha is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to North America. It grows in moist, shady areas, and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.

Where to Find Carex drepanorhyncha

Carex drepanorhyncha can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.

Carex drepanorhyncha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex drepanorhyncha?

Carex drepanorhyncha

What is the common name of Carex drepanorhyncha?

Sickle-leaved sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex drepanorhyncha?

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299535-1: 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].