Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericetorum
ID:
530997

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 231 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530329

Common Names

  • Ericetorum Schoenus
  • Heather Schoenus
  • Ericaceous Schoenus

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Description

Schoenus ericetorum (also called the heather bog-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has a tufted habit with erect stems. It has linear leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in moist, disturbed sites, roadsides, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenus ericetorum 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 ericetorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, divide the clumps in early spring. Plant the divisions in a sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Schoenus ericetorum

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

Schoenus ericetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus ericetorum?

Schoenus ericetorum

What is the common name of Schoenus ericetorum?

Heath Schoenus

What is the lifespan of Schoenus ericetorum?

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312818-1: 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].