Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subviridula
ID:
1302365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 35: 231 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301703



Common Names

  • Carex Subviridula
  • Subviridula's Carex
  • Carex Subviridula's


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Description

Carex subviridula (also called Sub-Green Sedge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in wetland habitats. It is a small, tufted perennial with a short rhizome. The leaves are linear and have a green midrib. The flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Carex subviridula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex subviridula has small, yellow-green flowers that form a cluster at the top of the stem. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex subviridula can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two months during the growing season.

Where to Find Carex subviridula

Carex subviridula can be found in the temperate regions of North America.

Carex subviridula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex subviridula?

Carex subviridula

What is the common name of Carex subviridula?

Green-ribbed Sedge

What are the growing conditions for Carex subviridula?

Carex subviridula prefers moist, shady areas, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

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

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302490-1: 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].