Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hattoriana
ID:
348020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai ex Tuyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 49: 508 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347352



Common Names

  • Carex Hattoriana
  • Hattoriana Sedge
  • Hattori's Sedge


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Description

Carex hattoriana (also called Hattori's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to Japan. It is a medium-sized sedge, growing to between 10 and 40 cm tall, with a clumping habit. It is found in moist meadows, in open forests, and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Carex hattoriana 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 hattoriana is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender and have a single, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex hattoriana 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 hattoriana

Carex hattoriana is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and meadows.

Carex hattoriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex hattoriana?

Carex hattoriana

What is the common name of Carex hattoriana?

Hattori's sedge

Where is Carex hattoriana native to?

Japan

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

Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Takasi Tuyama (1910-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:157947-3: 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].