Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quirponensis
ID:
351178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 28: 164 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350510

Common Names

  • Quirpon Sedge
  • Carex quirponensis
  • Quirpon Brown Sedge

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Description

Carex quirponensis (also called Quirpon Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It has long, narrow leaves and a cylindrical inflorescence. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open woods, meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Carex quirponensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can be used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex quirponensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single stamen and pistil. The seed is a small, black, triangular nut. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex quirponensis can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall and covered lightly with soil. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Where to Find Carex quirponensis

Carex quirponensis is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, seepages, and moist forests from Alaska to California.

Carex quirponensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex quirponensis?

Carex quirponensis

What is the family of Carex quirponensis?

Cyperaceae

Where is Carex quirponensis found?

Central and Eastern Europe

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

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301849-1: 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].