Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuchunensis
ID:
348665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tang & F.T.Wang ex S.Y.Liang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 36: 536 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347997



Common Names

  • Kuchunensis Sedge
  • Kuchunensis Carex
  • Kuchunensis's Sedge


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Description

Carex kuchunensis (also called Kuchun sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the Arctic regions of North America and Europe, and grows in wet meadows, bogs, and tundra. It has a tufted habit, with narrow, linear leaves and small, brown-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex kuchunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex kuchunensis 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 kuchunensis 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 kuchunensis 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 kuchunensis

Carex kuchunensis is native to China and can be found in moist, shady areas in forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

Carex kuchunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex kuchunensis?

Carex kuchunensis

What is the common name of Carex kuchunensis?

Kuchun's Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex kuchunensis?

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

Liang Songyun (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Yun Liang' in the authors string.
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1005740-1: 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].