Status:
valid
Authors:
Roem. & Schult.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 77 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529165
Common Names
- Schoenus apogon
- Apogon Schoenus
- Apogon Schoenus Grass
Description
Schoenus apogon (also called Apogon Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in wet, marshy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenus apogon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schoenus apogon var. apogon
Schoenus apogon var. caespitans (Petrie) Edgar
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoenus apogon has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and round.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenus apogon is a perennial grass that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Schoenus apogon
Schoenus apogon can be found in South Africa.
Schoenus apogon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenus apogon?
Schoenus apogon
What is the common name of Schoenus apogon?
Bearded Bog-rush
What is the habitat of Schoenus apogon?
It is found in wetland habitats, such as bogs, fens, and marshes.
Species in the Schoenus genus
Schoenus absconditus,
Schoenus achaetus,
Schoenus acuminatus,
Schoenus andinus,
Schoenus andrewsii,
Schoenus antarcticus,
Schoenus apogon,
Schoenus armeria,
Schoenus asperocarpus,
Schoenus badius,
Schoenus benthamii,
Schoenus bifidus,
Schoenus biglumis,
Schoenus breviculmis,
Schoenus brevifolius,
Schoenus brevisetis,
Schoenus caespititius,
Schoenus calcatus,
Schoenus calostachyus,
Schoenus calyptratus,
Schoenus capillifolius,
Schoenus carsei,
Schoenus centralis,
Schoenus clandestinus,
Schoenus compar,
Schoenus cruentus,
Schoenus curvifolius,
Schoenus curvulus,
Schoenus cuspidatus,
Schoenus cygneus,
Schoenus deformis,
Schoenus delicatulus,
Schoenus discifer,
Schoenus dregeanus,
Schoenus efoliatus,
Schoenus elegans,
Schoenus ericetorum,
Schoenus evansianus,
Schoenus falcatus,
Schoenus ferrugineus,
Schoenus fluitans,
Schoenus globifer,
Schoenus grammatophyllus,
Schoenus griffinianus,
Schoenus hexandrus,
Schoenus humilis,
Schoenus imberbis,
Schoenus indutus,
Schoenus insolitus,
Schoenus kennyi,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312709-1: 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].