Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
korkischkoae
ID:
348641

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.E.Kozhevn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. , n.s., 92(6): 128 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347973



Common Names

  • Korkischkoae Sedge
  • Korkischkoae Carex
  • Korkischkoae's Sedge


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Description

Carex korkischkoae (also called Korkischko's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species of the genus Carex. It is native to the mountains of western North America, from Alaska south to California and east to Montana. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carex korkischkoae 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 korkischkoae 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 korkischkoae is a perennial sedge native to the northern hemisphere. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a clump-forming sedge with bright green, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. Cultivation and propagation of Carex korkischkoae is easy and can be done by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or fall, and seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Carex korkischkoae

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

Carex korkischkoae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex korkischkoae?

Carex korkischkoae

What is the common name of Carex korkischkoae?

Korkischko's Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex korkischkoae?

Moist meadows, wet woods, and streambanks

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

Andrey Evgenievich Kozhevnikov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.Kozhevn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:933580-1: 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].