Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
savaiiensis
ID:
351658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 128: 24 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350990



Common Names

  • Savaii Sedge
  • Savaiiensis Sedge
  • Savaii Sedge


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Description

Carex savaiiensis (also called Savaii Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Samoa. It grows in wet habitats such as riverbanks, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Carex savaiiensis can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used in erosion control projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex savaiiensis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single female flower at the tip. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a single, long, white tail. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex savaiiensis is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late winter or early spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Carex savaiiensis

Carex savaiiensis can be found in wetland habitats in Samoa.

Carex savaiiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex savaiiensis?

Carex savaiiensis

What is the common name of Carex savaiiensis?

Savai'i Sedge

What type of plant is Carex savaiiensis?

It is a perennial 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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302085-1: 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].