Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goligongshanensis
ID:
347760

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 12: 140 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347092



Common Names

  • Goligongshanensis Sedge
  • Goligongshanensis's Sedge
  • Goligongshanensis Carex


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Description

Carex goligongshanensis (also called Goligongshan sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to China. It is a small plant, growing up to 15 cm tall. It has short, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows, woodlands, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Carex goligongshanensis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion in areas of high water flow.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex goligongshanensis has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex globularis can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 4 and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C). It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Carex goligongshanensis

Carex goligongshanensis can be found in China.

Carex goligongshanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex goligongshanensis?

Carex goligongshanensis

What is the common name of Carex goligongshanensis?

Goligongshan Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex goligongshanensis?

It is found in moist meadows, swamps, and wet woods

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

Pei Chun Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:939548-1: 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].