Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
knieskernii
ID:
348622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dewey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 32: 247 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347954



Common Names

  • Knorringiae Sedge
  • Knorringiae Fox Sedge
  • Knorringiae Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex knieskernii (also called 'Knieskern'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 knieskernii 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

Flower: Carex knieskernii has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a thin, grass-like appearance.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex knieskernii 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 knieskernii

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

Carex knieskernii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex knieskernii?

Carex knieskernii

What is the common name of Carex knieskernii?

Knieskern's sedge

What is the habitat of Carex knieskernii?

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

Chester Dewey (1784-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dewey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300450-1: 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].