Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lithophila
ID:
349070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 28(I): 328 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348402

Common Names

  • Lithophila Sedge
  • Lithophila Sedge
  • Lithophila Wood Sedge

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Description

Carex lithophila (also called Rock-loving sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America and grows in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brownish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex lithophila is a species of sedge found in East Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control in disturbed areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex lithophila is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with awns, and the seed is a small, brown, three-sided achene. The seedlings are delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex lithophila is a perennial sedge that is native to North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Carex lithophila

Carex lithophila can be found in wet meadows, fens, and marshes in North America.

Carex lithophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex lithophila?

Carex lithophila

What is the common name of Carex lithophila?

Lithophila Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex lithophila?

Mesic to dry open woods, meadows, and prairies

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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300698-1: 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].