Status:
valid
Authors:
Appel & A.Brückn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 1: 75 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348000
Common Names
- Kuekenthaliana Sedge
- Kuekenthaliana Carex
- Kuekenthaliana's Sedge
Description
Carex kuekenthaliana (also called Kuekenthal's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge, native to North America. It is a clump-forming plant with narrow, linear leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Carex kuekenthaliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Carex kuekenthaliana has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a thin, grass-like appearance.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex kuekenthaliana 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 kuekenthaliana 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 kuekenthaliana
Carex kuekenthaliana is native to the western United States and can be found in wet meadows, streambanks, and other moist areas. It is most commonly found in the western states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.
Carex kuekenthaliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex kuekenthaliana?
Carex kuekenthaliana
What is the common name of Carex kuekenthaliana?
Kuekenthal's Sedge
What is the natural habitat of Carex kuekenthaliana?
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:300486-1: 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].