Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
firmula
ID:
1416830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kük.) J.R.Starr

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 179: 32 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429295





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Description

Carex firmula (also called Firm sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a rhizome system. It is native to China and is found in moist meadows, along streambanks, and in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carex firmula is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex firmula sub. tenuis (Poepp. ex Kunth) Jim.Mejías & R.Ridl.
Carex firmula sub. firmula

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex firmula is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex firmula is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be planted in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Carex firmula

Carex firmula can be found in the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Carex firmula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex firmula?

Carex firmula

What is the common name of Carex firmula?

Firmula Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex firmula?

It is found in the temperate forests of East Asia

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

IPNI record: 77149565-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429123
Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Julian R. Starr: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Starr' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77149565-1: 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].