Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neopolycephala
ID:
349888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tang & F.T.Wang ex L.K.Dai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 32: 175 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000349220



Common Names

  • Neopolycephala Sedge
  • Neopolycephala Carex
  • Neopolycephala Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex neopolycephala (also called 'Neopolycephala Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. 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 neopolycephala 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carex neopolycephala var. neopolycephala
Carex neopolycephala var. simplex Tang & F.T.Wang ex L.K.Dai

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex neopolycephala is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex neopolycephala can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Carex neopolycephala

Carex neopolycephala is native to the mountains of western North America from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Carex neopolycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex neopolycephala?

Carex neopolycephala

What is the common name of Carex neopolycephala?

Many-headed Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex neopolycephala?

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

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.
Lun Kai Dai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.K.Dai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977426-1: 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].