Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pleurocaula
ID:
350803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nelmes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 1: 7 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350135

Common Names

  • Pleurocaula Sedge
  • Side-stemmed Sedge
  • Side-stem Sedge

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Description

Carex pleurocaula (also called Broad-leaved Sedge, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with broad, flat leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Carex pleurocaula is a species of sedge that is native to North America. It is a low-growing plant with a clumping habit and is often used in gardens as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and is an attractive addition to rock gardens. Its foliage is evergreen and its flowers are small and inconspicuous.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex pleurocaula has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with a few leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex pleurocaula 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 pleurocaula

Carex pleurocaula can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams in the eastern United States.

Carex pleurocaula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex pleurocaula?

Carex pleurocaula

What is the family of Carex pleurocaula?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Carex pleurocaula?

Side-stemmed 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

Ernest Nelmes (1895-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nelmes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301630-1: 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].