Bognera recondita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Madison) Mayo & Nicolson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Taxon 33: 690 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348229
Common Names
- Recondita Bognera
- Recondita Bognera Moss
- Recondita Bognera Lichen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bognera recondita (also called Bogner's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species of the genus Bognera. It is native to western North America, from Alaska south to California and east to Montana. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bognera recondita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bognera recondita is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single flower in the center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant, with a single leaf emerging from the seed.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bognera recondita is a perennial sedge that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but will need more frequent watering. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The seed can be sown in the spring or fall and should be covered lightly with soil. The seed should be kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Bognera recondita
Bognera recondita can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the northern United States and Canada.
Bognera recondita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bognera recondita?
Bognera recondita
What is the common name of Bognera recondita?
Hidden Bognera
What is the habitat of Bognera recondita?
Bogs and wet meadows
Species in the Bognera genus
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Dan Henry Nicolson (1933-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicolson' in the authors string.
Michael T. Madison (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Madison' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942108-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.