Status:
valid
Authors:
Kük.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 5: 18 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344976
Common Names
- Bogstadensis Sedge
- Bogstadense Sedge
- Bogstaden's Sedge
Description
Carex bogstadensis (also called 'Bogstad's sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to Europe, where it is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a tufted habit, with narrow, linear leaves and small, greenish-brown flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Carex bogstadensis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage. It is also used to stabilize soils in areas prone to erosion, and for its ability to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flower of Carex bogstadensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. Seed: The seed of Carex bogstadensis is a small, dark brown nutlet. Seedlings: The seedlings of Carex bogstadensis are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex bogstadensis is a clump-forming sedge native to North America. It grows up to 1.2 m (4 ft) tall and has narrow, linear leaves. The flowers are small and inconspicuous and are borne in a dense, cylindrical spike. The plant can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun.
Where to Find Carex bogstadensis
Carex bogstadensis can be found in North America. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.
Carex bogstadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex bogstadensis?
Carex bogstadensis
What is the common name of Carex bogstadensis?
Bogstad's sedge
What is the habitat of Carex bogstadensis?
Moist woods, thickets, and meadows
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176665-1: 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].