Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
claviseta
ID:
426608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Abh. Preuss. Akad. Wiss., Phys.-Math. Kl. , n.f., 13(2): 50 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425940

Common Names

  • Fuirena claviseta
  • Key-shaped Fimbry
  • Key-shaped Umbrella-sedge

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Description

Fuirena claviseta (also called Key Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of North America. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fuirena claviseta is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive blue flowers and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fuirena claviseta has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuirena claviseta is a perennial plant that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors.

Where to Find Fuirena claviseta

Fuirena claviseta can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Fuirena claviseta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuirena claviseta?

Fuirena claviseta

What is the common name of Fuirena claviseta?

Keyed Umbrella Sedge

Where can Fuirena claviseta be found?

Fuirena claviseta can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Texas

Species in the Fuirena genus

Fuirena abnormalis, Fuirena angolensis, Fuirena arenosa, Fuirena bernieri, Fuirena boreocoerulescens, Fuirena breviseta, Fuirena bullifera, Fuirena bushii, Fuirena camptotricha, Fuirena ciliaris, Fuirena claviseta, Fuirena coerulescens, Fuirena cuspidata, Fuirena ecklonii, Fuirena felicis, Fuirena hirsuta, Fuirena incompleta, Fuirena incrassata, Fuirena lainzii, Fuirena leptostachya, Fuirena longa, Fuirena microcarpa, Fuirena moritziana, Fuirena nudiflora, Fuirena nyasensis, Fuirena obcordata, Fuirena ochreata, Fuirena oedipus, Fuirena pachyrrhiza, Fuirena ponmudiensis, Fuirena pubescens, Fuirena pumila, Fuirena quercina, Fuirena repens, Fuirena rhizomatifera, Fuirena robusta, Fuirena sagittata, Fuirena scirpoidea, Fuirena simplex, Fuirena simpsonii, Fuirena somaliensis, Fuirena squarrosa, Fuirena stephani, Fuirena striatella, Fuirena stricta, Fuirena swamyi, Fuirena tenuis, Fuirena trilobites, Fuirena tuwensis, Fuirena umbellata,

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

Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308461-1: 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].