Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudispicata
ID:
346071

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.T.Wang & Tang ex P.C.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 37: 170 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345403



Common Names

  • Tailed Spicate Sedge
  • Tailed Spicate Fox Sedge
  • Tailed Spicate Fox-tail Sedge


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Description

Carex caudispicata (also called Spiked Tailed Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in moist meadows, along streams, and in wet woods.

Uses & Benefits

Carex caudispicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make baskets and mats.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex caudispicata var. longiutriculata X.F.Jin
Carex caudispicata var. caudispicata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex caudispicata has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex caudispicata is a perennial sedge that grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division, seed, or cuttings. Division is the easiest and most successful method of propagation. The plants can be divided in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil.

Where to Find Carex caudispicata

Carex caudispicata is native to the United States and can be found in the western states.

Carex caudispicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex caudispicata?

Carex caudispicata

What type of plant is Carex caudispicata?

Grass-like plant

Where is Carex caudispicata found?

It is found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan

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

Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Pei Chun Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1007945-1: 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].