Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imandrensis
ID:
348324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kihlm. ex Hjelt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Sci. Fenn. 5: 298 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347656



Common Names

  • Imandrensis Sedge
  • Imandrensis Carex
  • Imandrensis Carex


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Description

Carex imandrensis (also called Imandra sedge, among many other common names) is a species of sedge native to East Asia. It is a perennial plant growing to 0.3 m (1ft) tall. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Uses & Benefits

Carex imandrensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex imandrensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut-like structure. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex imandrensis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in an acidic soil. It can be divided in spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Carex imandrensis

Carex imandrensis can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Carex imandrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex imandrensis?

Carex imandrensis

What is the common name of Carex imandrensis?

Imandra Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex imandrensis?

Meadows, wet woods and streambanks

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

Oswald Kairamo (1858-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kihlm.' in the authors string.
Hjalmar Hjelt (1851-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hjelt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300285-1: 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].