Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudorufa
ID:
1330956

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luceño & Martín-Bravo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 179: 28 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343410





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Description

Carex pseudorufa (also called False-red sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a short stem with a single leaf and a terminal inflorescence. It grows in moist grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carex pseudorufa is an attractive ornamental plant that is used for its foliage and flowers. It can be used as a ground cover, in outdoor gardens, or as a container plant. It is also known for its ability to help retain moisture in the soil, making it a great choice for areas with dry climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex pseudorufa is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex pseudorufa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny spot. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Carex pseudorufa

Carex pseudorufa is native to North America. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and rivers.

Carex pseudorufa FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Carex pseudorufa?

Carex pseudorufa prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.

What is the optimal temperature for Carex pseudorufa?

Carex pseudorufa prefers temperatures between 65-75°F.

How much light does Carex pseudorufa need?

Carex pseudorufa needs full sun to partial shade.

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

Santiago Martín-Bravo (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martín-Bravo' in the authors string.
Modesto Luceño (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luceño' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77149538-1: 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].