Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ketonensis
ID:
348591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Akiyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Hokkaido Imp. Univ., Ser. 5, Bot. 3: 262 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347923

Common Names

  • Carex ketonensis
  • Ketonensis Carex
  • Ketonensis's Carex

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Description

Carex ketonensis (also called 'Keton sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like sedge that is native to the Himalayas. It has a creeping rhizome and a tuft of basal leaves. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Carex ketonensis is used in landscaping and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and is a popular choice for wetland restoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex ketonensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single pistillate scale and a single staminate scale. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex ketonensis is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to Japan and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. The plants can be divided in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted immediately.

Where to Find Carex ketonensis

Carex ketonensis is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and riverbanks.

Carex ketonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex ketonensis?

Carex ketonensis

Where can Carex ketonensis be found?

Carex ketonensis can be found in Japan.

What type of plant is Carex ketonensis?

Carex ketonensis is a species of sedge.

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:300432-1: 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].