Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudosadoensis
ID:
351052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Akiyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Hokkaido Imp. Univ., Ser. 5, Bot. 2: 24, 119 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350384



Common Names

  • Carex pseudosadoensis
  • False Sadoensis Sedge
  • Pseudosadoensis Sedge


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Description

Carex pseudosadoensis (also called Japanese sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species native to Japan. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 15-30 cm. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex pseudosadoensis is a species of sedge that is native to Japan. It is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and as a groundcover. It is also used in erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex pseudosadoensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single pistil and three stamens. The seed is a small, brown, triangular-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex pseudosadoensis is a perennial sedge that is native to North America. It is typically found in moist to wet soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division, seed, or cuttings. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Carex pseudosadoensis

Carex pseudosadoensis is native to the western United States and Canada, where it can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods.

Carex pseudosadoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex pseudosadoensis?

Carex pseudosadoensis

What is the common name of Carex pseudosadoensis?

False-Sado sedge

What is the habitat of Carex pseudosadoensis?

Moist, shady woods and thickets

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

Shigeo Akiyama (b.1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Akiyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301754-1: 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].