Carex scaposa
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Species: | C. scaposa
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Carex scaposa, also known as hua ting tai cao in Chinese,tussock-forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to eastern parts of Asia.[2]
Description
The sedge has a tufted habit and has a woody
glabrous leaves have an elliptic to elliptic-linear shape with a length of 10 to 35 cm (3.9 to 13.8 in) and a width of 2 to 5 cm (0.79 to 1.97 in) and a pointed end.[3]
Taxonomy
It was first described by the botanist
type specimen was collected by Augustine Henry in China between 1884 and 1887.[1] There are two varieties; Carex scaposa var. hirsuta and Carex scaposa var. scaposa.[3] There are two synonyms; Carex pandanophylla and Carex scaposa var. marantacea.[3]
Distribution
The plant is native to temperate areas in south eastern and south central parts of China, in Vietnam and Taiwan.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Carex scaposa C.B. Clarke". Tropicos. Missouri Botanical Garden. 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ a b c "Carex scaposa C.B.Clarke". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ a b c "Carex scaposa C.B.Clarke". World Flora Online. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
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