Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discifer
ID:
530812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tate

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 12: 131 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530144

Common Names

  • Discifer Schoenus
  • Discifer Bog Rush
  • Discifer Schoenus Rush

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Description

Schoenus discifer (also called Disc-bearing bog-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping stem and grows up to 0.5 m tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and linear. It is found in wetlands, marshes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus discifer is used as an ornamental plant, as a food crop, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to make dyes and in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenus discifer 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus discifer 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 discifer

Schoenus discifer is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Schoenus discifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus discifer?

Schoenus discifer

What is the common name of Schoenus discifer?

Spiny Sedge

What is the habitat of Schoenus discifer?

It is found in moist, sandy soils, in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

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

Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312800-1: 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].