Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
niederleiniana
ID:
349915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Cyper. 1: 50 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349247



Common Names

  • Niederlein's Sedge
  • Niederleiniana Sedge
  • Niederleiniana Carex


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Synonyms

  • Carex acutata niederleinia Kük. [unknown]

Description

Carex niederleiniana (also called Niederlein's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America, found in moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods. It has slender, light green leaves and a long, narrow inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Carex niederleiniana is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping. It has a mounding habit and is drought tolerant. It is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It can also be used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex niederleiniana is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex niederleiniana is a perennial sedge that is native to Japan. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Carex niederleiniana

Carex niederleiniana can be found in the mountains of eastern Asia, from Russia south to Japan and Korea.

Carex niederleiniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex niederleiniana?

Carex niederleiniana

What is the common name of Carex niederleiniana?

Niederlein's Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex niederleiniana?

Mountain meadows and open woods

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:46722-2: 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].