Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendentissima
ID:
1322725

Status:
valid

Authors:
U.Kang & J.Chung

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 87: 314 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335179

Common Names

  • Splendentissima Carex
  • Splendentissima Spring Carex
  • Splendentissima Mountain Carex

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Description

Carex splendentissima (also called Shining Sedge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Japan. It is found in moist meadows, wet grasslands, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Carex splendentissima is a popular ornamental grass, often used in gardens and landscaping for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of soil and light conditions. It is also used as a ground cover to suppress weeds and to help retain soil moisture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex splendentissima is yellow-green, cylindrical and has 3 stamens. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex splendentissima is a fast-growing, evergreen grass that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Carex splendentissima

Carex splendentissima can be found in the Himalayas, from India to China.

Carex splendentissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex splendentissima?

Carex splendentissima

What is the common name of Carex splendentissima?

Splendid Carex

What is the natural habitat of Carex splendentissima?

It is native to India.

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

Utchang Kang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Kang' in the authors string.
Jaemin Chung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Chung' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125796-1: 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].