Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kirinensis
ID:
348608

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Wang & Y.L.Chang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Herb. Chin. Bor.-Or. 11: 207 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347940



Common Names

  • Carex kirinensis
  • Kirinensis Carex
  • Kirinensis's Carex


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Description

Carex kirinensis (also called 'Kirin 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 kirinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with moist soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex kirinensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with three to five flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex kirinensis is a perennial sedge that is native to China and 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 kirinensis

Carex kirinensis is native to China. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests at elevations of 2,000-4,000 m.

Carex kirinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex kirinensis?

Carex kirinensis

What is the common name of Carex kirinensis?

Kirin sedge

What is the habitat of Carex kirinensis?

It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and wetlands

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

Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Yui Liang Chang (1923-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300445-1: 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].