Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubigena
ID:
350027

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Philos. Mag. J. 62: 455 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349359



Common Names

  • Nubigena Sedge
  • Cloud-born Sedge
  • Cloud-generated Sedge


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Description

Carex nubigena (also called Cloud-born sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows up to 1.5 feet tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in wet meadows, streambanks, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carex nubigena is a species of sedge native to North America. It is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and its ability to thrive in moist soils. It is also used in erosion control and can be used to create a natural barrier to protect against wind and water damage.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex nubigena var. franchetiana Ohwi
Carex nubigena sub. nubigena
Carex nubigena sub. pseudoarenicola (Hayata) T.Koyama

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex nubigena is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single stamen and pistil. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex nubigena is a perennial sedge that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. The seed should be sown in spring or fall in a moist, well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Carex nubigena

Carex nubigena can be found in wet meadows, wet woods, and along streams in the northern United States and Canada.

Carex nubigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex nubigena?

Carex nubigena

What is the common name of Carex nubigena?

Nubigena Sedge

What type of plant is Carex nubigena?

Grass-like perennial

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 Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301252-1: 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].