Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biglumis
ID:
530038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 44: 164 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529370

Common Names

  • Schoenus biglumis
  • Biglumis Schoenus
  • Biglumis Rush

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Description

Schoenus biglumis (also called Biglum's Bog-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East and is found in wet, boggy habitats. It has small brown flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus biglumis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Schoenus biglumis is small, yellow and has three petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus biglumis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The clumps can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Schoenus biglumis

Schoenus biglumis is native to South Africa.

Schoenus biglumis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus biglumis?

Schoenus biglumis

What is the family of Schoenus biglumis?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Schoenus biglumis?

Biglum's Bog-rush

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312729-1: 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].