Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 232 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530412
Common Names
- Schoenus falcatus
- Sickle-shaped Schoenus
- Sickle-shaped Rush
Description
Schoenus falcatus (also called the sickle 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 falcatus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schoenus falcatus var. falcatus
Schoenus falcatus var. borneensis Kük.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schoenus falcatus is a small, inconspicuous spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are short and erect, with a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenus falcatus is a perennial grass that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown directly into the ground or into trays and transplanted when large enough to handle. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 30 cm.
Where to Find Schoenus falcatus
Schoenus falcatus can be found in wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Schoenus falcatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenus falcatus?
Schoenus falcatus
What are the common names of Schoenus falcatus?
Common names of Schoenus falcatus include Sickle Feather-rush and Sickle Rush.
Where is Schoenus falcatus found?
Schoenus falcatus 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:312824-1: 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].