Details of genus: Uncinia [2732]
genus_ja:
genus_en: Hook sedge
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Family: Cyperaceae
family_ja: カヤツリグサ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of about 35-45 species of tufted, evergreen, monoecious perennials, some rhizomatous, occurring in damp, tussocky grassland, moist woodland, or swamps throughout S. temperate zones, except southern Africa. They have smooth, 3-angled to cylindrical stems and flat or shallowly channelled, grass-like leaves. The flowering stems bear spikes, with the male flowers at the top of the spike and the females beneath. The female flowers give rise to hooked, nut-like fruits. Several species are grown for their colourful leaves; they are suitable for the front of a border, or gravel plantings. In frost-prone climates, grow frost-tender species in a cool greenhouse.
hardiness_en: Frost hardy to frost tender; those described here will tolerate temperatures to about -10°C (14°F) for short periods.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 13°C (55°F) in spring. Divide between late spring and midsummer.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Cyperaceae | カヤツリグサ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Cyperaceae | カヤツリグサ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Cyperaceae | カヤツリグサ科 | Show |