Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
remotistachya
ID:
1327285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Y.Zhou & X.F.Jin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 164: 133 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339739



Common Names

  • Carex Remotistachya
  • Remotistachya Carex
  • Remotistachya's Carex


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Description

Carex remotistachya (also called 'Remote-spike Sedge', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to Yunnan in China. It is found in forests, shrublands, and grasslands at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Carex remotistachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carex remotistachya is a small, yellow, bell-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex remotistachya is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is best to plant the seeds in early spring or late fall. Once established, it requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Carex remotistachya

Carex remotistachya is native to China and can be found in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.

Carex remotistachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex remotistachya?

Carex remotistachya

What is the common name of Carex remotistachya?

Remote-spike Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Carex remotistachya?

Grassy slopes and rocky areas

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

Xiao Feng Jin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.F.Jin' in the authors string.
Ying Ying Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Zhou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140320-1: 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].