Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kitaibeliana
ID:
348612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Degen ex Bech.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Ber. Schweiz. Bot. Ges. 70: 178 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347944



Common Names

  • Carex kitaibeliana
  • Kitaibeliana Carex
  • Kitaibeliana's Carex


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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex kitaibeliana var. capillata (Acht.) Stoeva, E.D.Popova & Uzunova
Carex kitaibeliana var. kitaibeliana
Carex kitaibeliana for. balcanica (Degen & Neičev) Stoeva, E.D.Popova & Uzunova

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex kitaibeliana 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 kitaibeliana is a perennial sedge that is native to Europe. 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 kitaibeliana

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

Carex kitaibeliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex kitaibeliana?

Carex kitaibeliana

What is the common name of Carex kitaibeliana?

Kitaibel's sedge

What is the habitat of Carex kitaibeliana?

It is found in moist to wet meadows, marshes, and swamps

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

Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300447-1: 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].