Carex sutchuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sutchuensis
ID:
352455
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Annuel Soc. Philom. Paris , sér. 8, 7: 45 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000351787
Common Names
- Sutchuensis Sedge
- Sutchuensis Carex
- Sutchuensis Wood Sedge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carex sutchuensis (also called Dwarf Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species native to North America. It has short, slender stems and small, narrow leaves. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Carex sutchuensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping to provide ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Carex sutchuensis flower is small and yellow-green in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carex sutchuensis can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or spring. The plant prefers moist soils and full sun.
Where to Find Carex sutchuensis
Carex sutchuensis is native to China. It can be found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, thickets, and streambanks.
Carex sutchuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex sutchuensis?
Carex sutchuensis
What is the growth habit of Carex sutchuensis?
It is a clump-forming perennial sedge.
What are the preferred growing conditions for Carex sutchuensis?
It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
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
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302509-1: 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].