Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
350497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Host

Source:
wcs

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Icon. Descr. Gram. Austriac. 1: 64 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349829

Common Names

  • Parviflora Sedge
  • Parviflora Sedge
  • Parviflora Sedge

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Description

Carex parviflora (also called Small-flowered sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny places. It prefers sandy soils and can be found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Carex parviflora is an ornamental grass that can be used in borders, rock gardens, and as a groundcover. It is also drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. The plant is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex parviflora is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are short, slender, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex parviflora is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall or early spring. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Carex parviflora

Carex parviflora can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streambanks in the eastern United States and Canada.

Carex parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex parviflora?

Carex parviflora

What is the family of Carex parviflora?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Carex parviflora?

Small-flowered 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

Nicolaus Thomas Host (1761-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Host' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301452-1: 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].