Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holmgreniorum
ID:
1327030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reznicek & D.F.Murray

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 7: 45 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339484



Common Names

  • Carex holmgreniorum
  • Holmgren Carex
  • Holmgren's Sedge


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Description

Carex holmgreniorum (also called Holmgren's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a tufted habit and can reach up to 0.5 meters in height. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carex holmgreniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex holmgreniorum has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex holmgreniorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best propagated by division. It should be grown in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. It can be propagated by seed, but it is best to use fresh seeds for the best results. The seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Carex holmgreniorum

Carex holmgreniorum is native to North America.

Carex holmgreniorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex holmgreniorum?

Carex holmgreniorum

What is the family of Carex holmgreniorum?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Carex holmgreniorum?

Holmgren's 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

David Fletcher Murray (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Murray' in the authors string.
Anton Albert Reznicek (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reznicek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77139508-1: 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].