Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obliquitruncata
ID:
808755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.C.Tang & S.Yun Liang

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 364 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808089



Common Names

  • Carex obliquitruncata
  • Obliquitruncata Carex
  • Obliquitruncata Star-Creeper


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Description

Carex obliquitruncata (also called Oblique-truncate Carex, among many other common names) is a sedge species native to China. It has long, slender stems with sharp spines and small, fan-shaped leaves. It is found in grassy woodlands and heathlands in the temperate regions of China.

Uses & Benefits

Carex obliquitruncata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex obliquitruncata is yellow in color and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex obliquitruncata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter months.

Where to Find Carex obliquitruncata

Carex obliquitruncata can be found in the south-east of China.

Carex obliquitruncata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex obliquitruncata?

Carex obliquitruncata

What is the common name of Carex obliquitruncata?

Oblique-truncate sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex obliquitruncata?

It is native to Europe and is found in wet meadows and marshes.

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

Liang Songyun (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Yun Liang' in the authors string.
Yan Cheng Tang (1926-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Tang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60446023-2: 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].