Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpureosquamata
ID:
351131

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.K.Dai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 37: 183 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350463



Common Names

  • Carex Purpureosquamata
  • Purple-scaled Sedge
  • Purple-scaly Sedge


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Description

Carex purpureosquamata (also called Purple-Scaled Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, where it is found in wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of around 30 cm. The leaves are linear and the flowers are greenish-brown.

Uses & Benefits

Carex purpureosquamata is a species of sedge that is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and as a groundcover. It is also used in erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carex purpureosquamata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in a dense spike. Seed: Carex purpureosquamata has small, dark brown seeds that are enclosed in a membranous sac. Seedlings: Carex purpureosquamata seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex purpureosquamata is a species of sedge native to North America. It is a perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Carex purpureosquamata

Carex purpureosquamata can be found in moist meadows, woodlands, and other moist habitats throughout North America.

Carex purpureosquamata FAQ

What type of soil does Carex purpureosquamata prefer?

Carex purpureosquamata prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

What is the best way to propagate Carex purpureosquamata?

Carex purpureosquamata can be propagated by division or by seed.

What is the mature height of Carex purpureosquamata?

Carex purpureosquamata typically grows to a height of 8-12 inches.

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

Lun Kai Dai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.K.Dai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1007958-1: 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].