Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aureus
ID:
1408564

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.L.Elliott & Muasya

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 114: 312 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421028

Common Names

  • Schoenus
  • Aureus
  • Schoenus Aureus

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Description

Schoenus aureus (also called Golden Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus aureus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schoenus aureus is yellow in color and has a cylindrical shape. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus aureus is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Schoenus aureus

Schoenus aureus is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and woodlands of the eastern parts of the country.

Schoenus aureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus aureus?

Schoenus aureus

What is the natural habitat of Schoenus aureus?

Grassland and open areas in the western Cape of South Africa

What type of plant is Schoenus aureus?

A grass

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

A. Muthama Muasya (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muasya' in the authors string.
Tammy Lynn Elliott: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Elliott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177504-1: 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].