Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diaoluoshanica
ID:
1326373

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.B.Yang, G.D.Liu & Qing L.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
PLoS ONE 9(6): 2 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338827



Common Names

  • Diaoluoshan Sedge
  • Diaoluoshan Carex
  • Diaoluoshan Cyperus


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Description

Carex diaoluoshanica (also called 'Diaoluo Mountain Sedge', among many other common names) is a small, perennial grass native to China. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carex diaoluoshanica is a popular ornamental plant and is often used as a decorative element in gardens. It is also used to purify the air and reduce the amount of toxins in the environment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex diaoluoshanica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex diaoluoshanica is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated by offsets or seeds. It prefers well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize during the growing season.

Where to Find Carex diaoluoshanica

Carex diaoluoshanica is native to the island of New Guinea in Indonesia. It can be found in lowland rainforests and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Papua and West Papua.

Carex diaoluoshanica FAQ

What is the common name of Carex diaoluoshanica?

Diaoluo Mountain Carex

What is the light requirement of Carex diaoluoshanica?

Bright, indirect light

What is the watering requirement of Carex diaoluoshanica?

Water when the soil is dry to the touch

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

Hu Biao Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Yang' in the authors string.
Guo Dao Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Liu' in the authors string.
Qing Long Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qing L.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77137990-1: 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].