Table 2. Divergence time estimates based on penalized likelihood calibration.
| Clades | Number of species in each clade | Crown age (Ma)ca | Himalayan clades divergence (Ma) ca | Geological time period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siderostictae | 6 | 17.2 | ||
| Schoenoxiphium | 24 | 19.4 | ||
| Vignea | 236 | 23.8 | 7.2 | Late Miocene |
| Core Unispicate | 132 | 24.0 | 20.6 | Early Miocene |
| Core Carex | 571 | 22.9 | 14.4 | Early Miocene |
| Core Unispicate -core Carex | 703 | 26.5 |