Status:
valid
Authors:
K.L.Wilson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Telopea 5: 615 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530381
Common Names
- Schoenus evansianus
- Evans' Schoenus
- Evans Rush
Description
Schoenus evansianus (also called the Evans' 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 evansianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoenus evansianus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenus evansianus is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Schoenus evansianus
Schoenus evansianus can be found in wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Schoenus evansianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenus evansianus?
Schoenus evansianus
What are the common names of Schoenus evansianus?
Common names of Schoenus evansianus include Evans' Feather-rush and Evans' Rush.
Where is Schoenus evansianus found?
Schoenus evansianus is found in wetland areas 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:976781-1: 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].