Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kohtsii
ID:
348631

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Richt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Pl. Eur. 1: 170 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347963



Common Names

  • Kohtsii Sedge
  • Kohtsii Carex
  • Kohts' Sedge


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Description

Carex kohtsii (also called Koht's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, narrow leaves and a triangular stem. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wetland edges.

Uses & Benefits

Carex kohtsii 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 kohtsii is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single female flower at the base and a single male flower at the tip. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, which is dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small, green, and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex kohtsii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in an acidic soil. It can be divided in spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Carex kohtsii

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

Carex kohtsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex kohtsii?

Carex kohtsii

What is the common name of Carex kohtsii?

Koht's sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex kohtsii?

Moist meadows, marshes, and stream banks

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

Karl Richter (1855-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Richt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300459-1: 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].