Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hoozanensis
ID:
348190

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 10: 67 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347522



Common Names

  • Carex hoozanensis
  • Hoozan Sedge
  • Hoozan Fox Sedge


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Description

Carex hoozanensis (also called Hoozan sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to Japan, where it grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and along stream banks. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brownish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex hoozanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and to stabilize slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex hoozanensis flowers are small, greenish-brown and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and brown. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex hoozanensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carex hoozanensis

Carex hoozanensis can be found in the mountains of western North America.

Carex hoozanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex hoozanensis?

Carex hoozanensis

What is the common name of Carex hoozanensis?

Hoozan Sedge

Where is Carex hoozanensis found?

Carex hoozanensis is found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

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

Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300199-1: 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].