Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hakkodensis
ID:
347954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Annuel Soc. Philom. Paris , sér. 8, 7: 28 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347286



Common Names

  • Hakkoden Carex
  • Hakkoden Sedge
  • Hakkoden Fox Sedge


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Description

Carex hakkodensis (also called Hakkoden Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as woods, swamps, and wet meadows. It has a clumping habit and its leaves are green and long, with a sharp-pointed tip. The flower spikes are greenish-brown and the flowers are small and inconspicuous.

Uses & Benefits

Carex hakkodensis is a species of sedge which is native to Japan. It is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex hakkodensis is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex hakkodensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering. It is not tolerant of drought. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Carex hakkodensis

Carex hakkodensis is native to Japan and can be found in moist meadows, wet woodlands, and along stream banks.

Carex hakkodensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex hakkodensis?

Carex hakkodensis

What is the common name of Carex hakkodensis?

Hakkoda Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex hakkodensis?

Meadows, bogs, and marshes

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77188107-1: 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].