Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peiktusani
ID:
350557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kom.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 18: 445 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349889



Common Names

  • Peiktusani Sedge
  • Peiktusan Sedge
  • Peiktusan Sedge-grass


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Synonyms

  • Carex hancockiana peiktusanii (Kom.) Kük. [unknown]

Description

Carex peiktusani (also called Peiktusan Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America and Europe and grows in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Carex peiktusani is a species of sedge that is commonly used in landscaping and erosion control. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used to create a natural look in a garden. It is also used to provide habitat for wildlife and to help reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex peiktusani has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex peiktusani is a perennial grass-like sedge that is native to parts of Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in late spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Carex peiktusani

Carex peiktusani can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Carex peiktusani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex peiktusani?

Carex peiktusani

What is the common name of Carex peiktusani?

Peiktusan's Sedge

What is the growth habit of Carex peiktusani?

It is a tufted, perennial sedge with erect stems up to 40 cm tall.

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

Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301485-1: 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].