Kükenthal, G. in Engler, H.G.A. (1909), Cyperaceae - Caricoideae. Das Pflanzenreich 38: 622 [primary reference]

• Type: (not designated).

Nelmes, E. (1951), The Genus Carex in Malaysia. Reinwardtia 1(3): 382-389 [secondary reference]

Kern, J.H. & Nooteboom, H.P. (1979), Cyperaceae — II. Flora Malesiana Series I 9(1): 144-147 [secondary reference]

• Lectotype: Carex chinensis Retz.

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