Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fernald) J.Kern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Blumea, Suppl. 4: 167 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530111
Common Names
- Delicate Schoenus
- Delicate Bog Rush
- Delicate Schoenus Rush
Description
Schoenus delicatulus (also called Common Spike-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to South Africa, and is typically found in moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenus delicatulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a bee plant and attracts a variety of pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoenus delicatulus has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenus delicatulus is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Divide the clumps in late spring or early summer and replant in a sunny spot. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings as they grow. The plants will flower in late summer and will produce seed pods that can be harvested for use in cooking.
Where to Find Schoenus delicatulus
Schoenus delicatulus can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and bogs in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Schoenus delicatulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenus delicatulus?
Schoenus delicatulus
What is the common name of Schoenus delicatulus?
Delicate Schoenus
What is the habitat of Schoenus delicatulus?
It is found in moist, sunny areas, such as those found in South Africa.
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:312795-1: 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].