Status:
valid
Authors:
Kom.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 20: 394 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347975
Common Names
- Korshinskyi Sedge
- Korshinskyi Carex
- Korshinskyi's Sedge
Synonyms
- Carex supina korshinskyi (Kom.) Malyschev [unknown]
Description
Carex korshinskyi (also called Korshinsky's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to the mountains of western Siberia and the Russian Far East. It grows in damp meadows, along streams, and in wet woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Carex korshinskyi 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 korshinskyi is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single female flower at the base and a single male flower at the tip. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, which is dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small, green, and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex korshinskyi is a perennial sedge native to the northern hemisphere. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a clump-forming sedge with bright green, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. Cultivation and propagation of Carex korshinskyi is easy and can be done by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or fall, and seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Carex korshinskyi
Carex korshinskyi is native to Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and riverbanks.
Carex korshinskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex korshinskyi?
Carex korshinskyi
What is the common name of Carex korshinskyi?
Korshinsky's Sedge
What is the natural habitat of Carex korshinskyi?
Moist meadows, wet woods, and streambanks
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300468-1: 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].