Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neopetelotii
ID:
349887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raymond

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 82: 159 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349219



Common Names

  • Neopetelotii Sedge
  • Neopetelotii Carex
  • Neopetelotii Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex neopetelotii (also called 'Neopetelotii Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the high mountains of Central Asia. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Carex neopetelotii is a species of sedge native to China. It is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and its ability to thrive in moist soils. It is also used in erosion control and can be used to create a natural barrier to protect against wind and water damage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex neopetelotii has small, greenish-brown flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex neopetelotii is a perennial sedge that is native to North America. It is found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams and rivers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-prepared seedbed.

Where to Find Carex neopetelotii

Carex neopetelotii can be found in the mountains of western North America from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Carex neopetelotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex neopetelotii?

Carex neopetelotii

What is the common name of Carex neopetelotii?

Petelot's Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex neopetelotii?

Mountainous areas, alpine meadows, and open 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

Louis-Florent-Marcel Raymond (1915-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raymond' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301178-1: 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].