Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cygneus
ID:
530696

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 2: 81 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530028

Common Names

  • Cygneus Schoenus
  • Swan Schoenus
  • Swans-neck Schoenus

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Description

Schoenus cygneus (also called Swan Bog-rush, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to wetland habitats. It has small, green flowers and grows in wet soils, often near lakes and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus cygneus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenus cygneus has small, yellow flowers that form a corymb-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus cygneus is a perennial grass that is native to southern Africa. It is a low-growing grass that forms clumps and can reach a height of up to 60 cm. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Schoenus cygneus

Schoenus cygneus is found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

Schoenus cygneus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus cygneus?

Schoenus cygneus

What type of plant is Schoenus cygneus?

Grass

Where does Schoenus cygneus grow?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312787-1: 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].