Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jankowskii
ID:
348501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gorodkov

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Muz. 20: 216 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347833



Common Names

  • Jankowskii Sedge
  • Jankowski's Sedge
  • Jankowski-leaf Sedge


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Description

Carex jankowskii (also called Jankowski's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to North America, where it is found in the United States and Canada. It typically grows in wet areas, such as wet meadows, marshes, and wet prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Carex jankowskii is a species of sedge found in North America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a ground cover in areas with moist soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex jankowskii has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex jankowskii is a perennial species of sedge that is native to Europe. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established. Carex jankowskii prefers full sun to part shade and moist soil.

Where to Find Carex jankowskii

Carex jankowskii can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Carex jankowskii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex jankowskii?

Carex jankowskii

What is the common name of Carex jankowskii?

Jankowski's sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex jankowskii?

Moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods

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

Boris Nikolaevich Gorodkov (1890-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gorodkov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300372-1: 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].