Notes on Carex (Cyperaceae) from China (X): new species and variety of sections Clandestinae and Rhomboidales
DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.281.211013
Yi-Fei Lu, Wei-Qiang Qin, De-Chang Meng , Xin-Jie Zhao , Hong Wang, Xiao-Feng Jin
PhytoKeys 281: 89–100 (2026).
1. Carex zhangjiajieensis Y.F.Lu, W.Q.Qin & X.F.Jin, sp. nov.
urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77484426-1
Type. China • Hunan: Zhangjiajie City, Yongding Dist., Mt. Tianmenshan, Yuhufeng; alt. 1,450 m; in roadside grass under forest; 27 April 2024; X. F. Jin, Y. F. Lu & W. Q. Qin 5372 (holotype: ZJFC; isotypes: IBK, ZM).
2. Carex glaucispicata D.C.Meng & X.F.Jin, sp. nov. urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77484427-1
Type. China • Sichuan: Jiuzhaigou Xian, Nanping Town, near Gangyan Tunnel; 33.282460, 104.220800; alt. 1,580 m; in roadside grass; 18 April 2023; D. C. Meng 189408 (holotype: ZJFC; isotype: ZM).
3. Carex liboensis X.J.Zhao & X.F.Jin, sp. nov. urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77484428-1
Type. China • Zhejiang: Longyou Xian, Miaoxia Town, near Fengwei Waterfall; alt. 480 m, in roadside grasses under bamboo forest; 13 May 2026; H. Wang 1457 (holotype: ZJFC; isotype: ZM).
4. Carex canina Dunn var. pubiutriculata Hong Wang, var. nov. urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77484429-1
Type. China • Zhejiang: Longyou Xian, Miaoxia Town, near Fengwei Waterfall; alt. 480 m, in roadside grasses under bamboo forest; 13 May 2026; H. Wang 1457 (holotype: ZJFC; isotype: ZM).