Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malipoensis
ID:
1549388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yuan Y.Li & H.Peng

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 188: 21 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029600



Common Names

  • Carex malipoensis
  • Malipo Carex
  • Malipo's Carex


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Description

Carex malipoensis (also called Malipo sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to China and grows in meadows, grasslands, and wetland margins. It has a short rhizome, with narrow, linear leaves and a spike-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Carex malipoensis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers and is often used to add a splash of color to any space. It is also known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures and its resistance to pests and diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex malipoensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in a dense, cylindrical spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex malipoensis is a perennial grass that is native to China. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed.

Where to Find Carex malipoensis

Carex malipoensis can be found in the subtropical forests of China

Carex malipoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex malipoensis?

Carex malipoensis

What is the common name of Carex malipoensis?

Malipo sedge

What is the native range of Carex malipoensis?

China

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77235050-1: 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].