Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ecostata
ID:
346991

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 720 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346323

Common Names

  • Ecostata Sedge
  • Ecostata Carex
  • Ecostata Wood Sedge

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Description

Carex ecostata (also called Ecostata Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the genus Carex. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Carex ecostata 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

The flower of Carex ecostata is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single yellow stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, with a rough, spiny surface. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex ecostata is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is often found in wetlands, meadows, and woodlands. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded area. The soil should be kept moist until the seedlings are established.

Where to Find Carex ecostata

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

Carex ecostata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex ecostata?

Carex ecostata

What are the common names of Carex ecostata?

Ecostata sedge, Ecostata wood sedge

What is the growth habit of Carex ecostata?

It is a perennial, tufted sedge that grows up to 30 cm tall.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299580-1: 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].