Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcernua
ID:
352351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Mem. Coll. Sci. Kyoto Imp. Univ., Ser. B, Biol. 5(3): 278 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000351683



Common Names

  • Subcernua Sedge
  • Subcernua-Fruit Sedge
  • Subcernua Sedge


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Description

Carex subcernua (also called 'Sub-nodding 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 subcernua 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 subcernua has small white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex subcernua 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 subcernua

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

Carex subcernua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex subcernua?

Carex subcernua

What is the common name of Carex subcernua?

Subcernuous sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex subcernua?

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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302438-1: 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].