Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcapitata
ID:
352350

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.F.Jin, C.Z.Zheng & B.Y.Ding

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 41: 566 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000351682



Common Names

  • Subcapitata Sedge
  • Subcapitata-Fruit Sedge
  • Subcapitata Sedge


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Description

Carex subcapitata (also called 'Sub-capitate Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods.

Uses & Benefits

Carex subcapitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to control erosion in areas with wet soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex subcapitata has small yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex subcapitata is a perennial sedge that is native to the northern hemisphere. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Carex subcapitata

Carex subcapitata is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other moist areas.

Carex subcapitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex subcapitata?

Carex subcapitata

What is the common name of Carex subcapitata?

Subcapitate sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex subcapitata?

Moist meadows, stream banks, and wet woods

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

Chao Zong Zheng (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Z.Zheng' in the authors string.
Xiao Feng Jin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.F.Jin' in the authors string.
Bing Yang Ding (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Y.Ding' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77061864-1: 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].