Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amgunensis
ID:
345042

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Schmidt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Reis. Amur-Land., Bot. : 69 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344374

Common Names

  • Amgunensis Sedge
  • Amgun Sedge
  • Amgun Fox Sedge

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Description

Carex amgunensis (also called Amgun Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Asia. It grows in moist areas such as meadows, bogs, and wet woods. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. The flowers are arranged in clusters on the stem.

Uses & Benefits

Carex amgunensis is used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and for ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex amgunensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed of Carex amgunensis is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings of Carex amgunensis are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex amgunensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a sunny or partially shaded area. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into clumps and replanted in the desired area.

Where to Find Carex amgunensis

Carex amgunensis is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers.

Carex amgunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex amgunensis?

Carex amgunensis

What type of plant is Carex amgunensis?

It is a sedge species.

Where does Carex amgunensis grow?

It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Friedrich Schmidt (1832-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Schmidt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298536-1: 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].