Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
runssoroensis
ID:
351531

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 129 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350863



Common Names

  • Runssoroensis Sedge
  • Runssoroensis's Sedge
  • Runssoroensis's Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex runssoroensis (also called Runssoro's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in moist meadows and is characterized by its triangular-ovate leaves and its small, yellow-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carex runssoroensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex runssoroensis var. runssoroensis
Carex runssoroensis var. aberdarensis Kük.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex runssoroensis is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex runssoroensis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils in part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Carex runssoroensis

Carex runssoroensis can be found in the United States in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

Carex runssoroensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex runssoroensis?

Carex runssoroensis

What is the common name of Carex runssoroensis?

Runssoro Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex runssoroensis?

Carex runssoroensis is found in moist, shady habitats in temperate regions

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302033-1: 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].