Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volckmannii
ID:
1302455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301793



Common Names

  • Carex volckmannii
  • Volckmannii Carex
  • Carex


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Description

Carex volckmannii (also called Volckmann's 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 white midrib. The flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Carex volckmannii are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex volckmannii is a perennial grass that is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Carex volckmannii

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

Carex volckmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex volckmannii?

Carex volckmannii

What is the common name of Carex volckmannii?

Volckmann's Sedge

What is the family of Carex volckmannii?

Cyperaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9903406: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.