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Carex scaposa
Scientific Name: Carex scaposa
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
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Carex scaposa: An Ornamental Sedge
Carex scaposa, commonly known as Flowing Sedge, is a highly ornamental sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- As a grass-like plant, Carex scaposa may be tempting for pets to chew on.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex scaposa C. B. Clarke
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Carex pandanophylla sensu E. Camus, 1910, non Kurz
- Carex scaposa Hook.f. (in some databases)
- Varieties:
- Carex scaposa var. scaposa
- Carex scaposa var. baviensis Franch. (Synonym of Carex adrienii E.G.Camus)
- Carex scaposa var. hirsuta P. C. Li
- Carex scaposa var. marantacea Raymond
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the forests and damp places of south-east China, including the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang.
- Also found in Taiwan.
Morphological Characteristics
- Rhizome is woody.
- Culms are lateral, 20-80 cm long and 0.1-0.3 cm wide, trigonous at base.
- Grows to be 20 to 30 cm tall and wide.
- Prefers a slightly humid soil.
Genetic Information
- Carex scaposa isolate 631 NADH dehydrogenase subunit F (ndhF) gene, partial cds chloroplast.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Insect pollination is observed, specifically involving Apis cerana heimifeng (Asian honey bee).
- Found growing near Astilbe rivularis.
Quirky Facts
- One source mentions the plant originating from a collection on Damingshan in Guangxi in 2010.
Further Information
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K) Herbarium specimens available.
- Information available from the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).
- Encyclopedia of Life.
- International Plant Names Index.
- Australian Plant Name Index.
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium.
- JSTOR Plant Science.