Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvirufa
ID:
1424276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luceño & Márq.-Corro

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 303(1): 41 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001440441



Common Names

  • Carex parvirufa
  • Carex
  • Parvirufa


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Description

Carex parvirufa (also called 'Small-leaf Carex' and 'Small-leaf Sedge', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss found in the Southern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color and is characterized by its small, densely-packed leaves. It is native to South America, South Africa, and Australia, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carex parvirufa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex parvirufa is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex parvirufa is a species of grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.5. It can be grown in a variety of soils, such as sandy, loamy, or clay.

Where to Find Carex parvirufa

Carex parvirufa can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Carex parvirufa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex parvirufa?

Carex parvirufa

What is the natural habitat of Carex parvirufa?

Dry deciduous forests

What are the uses of Carex parvirufa?

Used as a medicinal plant, for fodder, and for fuel

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77162331-1: 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].