Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karashidaniensis
ID:
348562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Akiyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 13: 652 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347894



Common Names

  • Karashidaniensis Sedge
  • Karashidaniensis Carex
  • Karashidaniensis Sedge


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Description

Carex karashidaniensis (also called Karashidan Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that can grow to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the United States and Canada, and is found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Carex karashidaniensis 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

The flower of Carex karashidaniensis is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet with a single flower. The seeds are small, reddish-brown, and have a long, narrow shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a long, narrow shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex karashidaniensis is a perennial sedge that is native to Japan. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in an area with some protection from strong winds. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall. The seed should be sown on the surface and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location in the spring.

Where to Find Carex karashidaniensis

Carex karashidaniensis can be found in Japan.

Carex karashidaniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex karashidaniensis?

Carex karashidaniensis

What is the common name of Carex karashidaniensis?

Karashidan sedge

What is the habitat of Carex karashidaniensis?

Moist meadows, marshes, and ditches

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

Shigeo Akiyama (b.1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Akiyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300409-1: 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].