Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nipposinica
ID:
349978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 11: 255 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349310



Common Names

  • Nipposinica Sedge
  • Nipposi Sedge
  • Nipposi-province Sedge


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Description

Carex nipposinica (also called Nippon sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows up to 1.5 feet tall. It is native to Japan, and is found in wet meadows, streambanks, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carex nipposinica 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

Carex nipposinica has a small, yellowish-green flower with a short, three-lobed perianth. The seed is small and round, while the seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex nipposinica is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It should be planted in full sun to partial shade. It can be divided in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Carex nipposinica

Carex nipposinica is native to Japan, where it is found in moist, shady areas from Hokkaido to Kyushu.

Carex nipposinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex nipposinica?

Carex nipposinica

What is the common name of Carex nipposinica?

Nippon Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex nipposinica?

Mountainous areas, alpine 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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301226-1: 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].