Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subfuegiana
ID:
808761

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Wheeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Hickenia 3: 260 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808095



Common Names

  • Carex subfuegiana
  • Subfuegiana Carex
  • Tiny Carex


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Description

Carex subfuegiana (also called Subfuegian Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, open areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Carex subfuegiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex subfuegiana is yellow in color and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex subfuegiana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter months.

Where to Find Carex subfuegiana

Carex subfuegiana can be found in the south-east of Chile.

Carex subfuegiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex subfuegiana?

Carex subfuegiana

What is the common name of Carex subfuegiana?

Subantarctic Sedge

What type of plant is Carex subfuegiana?

A grass-like 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

Gerald A. Wheeler (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Wheeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77077311-1: 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].