Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudohumilis
ID:
351027

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.T.Wang & Y.L.Chang ex P.C.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 37: 172 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350359

Common Names

  • False Humilis Sedge
  • Pseudo Humilis Sedge
  • Humilis False Sedge

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Description

Carex pseudohumilis (also called False Low Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to North America, from Alaska to Newfoundland, and is found in moist meadows, stream banks, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carex pseudohumilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex pseudohumilis has small greenish-brown flowers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex pseudohumilis is a perennial sedge native to Europe and Asia. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated by division or seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Carex pseudohumilis

Carex pseudohumilis is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Carex pseudohumilis FAQ

What type of soil does Carex pseudohumilis prefer?

Carex pseudohumilis prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

What is the best way to propagate Carex pseudohumilis?

Carex pseudohumilis can be propagated by division or by seed.

What is the mature height of Carex pseudohumilis?

Carex pseudohumilis typically grows to a height of 8-12 inches.

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

Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Pei Chun Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Li' in the authors string.
Yui Liang Chang (1923-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1007947-1: 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].