Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kattaeana
ID:
348574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 5: 1161 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347906



Common Names

  • Kattaeana Sedge
  • Kattaeana Carex
  • Kattaeana Sedge


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Description

Carex kattaeana (also called Katta's 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 kattaeana 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 kattaeana 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 kattaeana is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to Japan and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. The plants can be divided in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted immediately.

Where to Find Carex kattaeana

Carex kattaeana can be found in Japan.

Carex kattaeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex kattaeana?

Carex kattaeana

Where can Carex kattaeana be found?

Carex kattaeana can be found in Japan.

What type of plant is Carex kattaeana?

Carex kattaeana is a species of sedge.

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300417-1: 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].