Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kenaica
ID:
348583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lepage

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 84: 95 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347915



Common Names

  • Carex kenaica
  • Kenaica Carex
  • Kenaica's Carex


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Description

Carex kenaica (also called 'Kenaica sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like sedge that is native to the Himalayas. It has a creeping rhizome and a tuft of basal leaves. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Carex kenaica is used in landscaping and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and is a popular choice for wetland restoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex kenaica 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 kenaica is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to North America and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. 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 kenaica

Carex kenaica is native to Africa. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and riverbanks.

Carex kenaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex kenaica?

Carex kenaica

Where can Carex kenaica be found?

Carex kenaica can be found in Alaska.

What type of plant is Carex kenaica?

Carex kenaica 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

Ernest Lepage (1905-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lepage' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300426-1: 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].