Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
efoliatus
ID:
530934

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 9: 32 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530266

Common Names

  • Efoliatus Schoenus
  • Leafy Schoenus
  • Foliated Schoenus

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Description

Schoenus efoliatus (also called Common Bog-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa, Europe, and Asia. It is found in wet, marshy habitats, such as bogs, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus efoliatus is used for erosion control and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenus efoliatus has small, yellow flowers with a single pistil and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus efoliatus is a perennial grass that can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division, which should be done in the spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and watered regularly. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Schoenus efoliatus

Schoenus efoliatus can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and bogs in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Schoenus efoliatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus efoliatus?

Schoenus efoliatus

What is the common name of Schoenus efoliatus?

Foliated Schoenus

What is the lifespan of Schoenus efoliatus?

Perennial

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312812-1: 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].