Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macilenta
ID:
349234

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Nyl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Spic. Pl. Fenn. 2: 34 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348566

Common Names

  • Macilenta Sedge
  • Macilenta Fox Sedge
  • Macilenta Carex

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Synonyms

  • Carex albescens F.Nyl. [unknown]

Description

Carex macilenta (also called slender sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It has a tufted habit and can reach up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are greenish-brown. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carex macilenta is a species of sedge found in North America. It is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex macilenta is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single stamen. The seed is a small, black, triangular achene. The seedlings are short, slender, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex macilenta can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soils. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Carex macilenta

Carex macilenta is native to China and can be found in moist, shady areas in forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

Carex macilenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex macilenta?

Carex macilenta

What is the common name of Carex macilenta?

Macilent sedge

What is the habitat of Carex macilenta?

It is found in moist to wet meadows, marshes, and swamps

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

Frederick Nylander (1820-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Nyl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177400-1: 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].