Status:
valid
Authors:
Dewey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 29: 246 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349976
Common Names
- Petricosa Sedge
- Rocky-scaled Sedge
- Rocky-scaled Sedge-grass
Synonyms
- Carex macrogyna Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Carex petricosa (also called Rock Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It typically grows in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods. This species has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Carex petricosa is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil or in areas where erosion is a problem. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Carex petricosa var. misandroides (Fernald) B.Boivin
Carex petricosa var. petricosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carex petricosa has a small, greenish-brown flower and a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex petricosa can be propagated by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Carex petricosa
Carex petricosa can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes in the Northern Hemisphere.
Carex petricosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex petricosa?
Carex petricosa
What is the family of Carex petricosa?
Cyperaceae
What is the common name of Carex petricosa?
Rocky Sedge
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:301539-1: 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].