Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
krascheninnikowii
ID:
35

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kom. ex V.Krecz.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302043



Common Names

  • Krascheninnikov's Sedge
  • Carex Krascheninnikowii
  • Krascheninnikov's Carex


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Description

Carex krascheninnikowii (also called Krascheninnikov's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in moist meadows, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. It has a tufted habit, with narrow, linear leaves and small, brownish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex krascheninnikowii is a species of sedge that is native to Siberia and the Far East. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex krascheninnikowii is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex krascheninnikowii is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow and unreliable.

Where to Find Carex krascheninnikowii

Carex krascheninnikowii can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Carex krascheninnikowii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex krascheninnikowii?

Carex krascheninnikowii

What is the common name of Carex krascheninnikowii?

Krascheninnikov's sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex krascheninnikowii?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and lakes.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9905692: Based on the initial data import
Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.