Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexandrus
ID:
531522

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. & Tate

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Rep. Roy. Soc. South Australia 16: 380 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530854

Common Names

  • Schoenus hexandrus
  • Six-awned Schoenus
  • Six-awned Spike-rush

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Description

Schoenus hexandrus (also called six-stamen bulrush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that is native to Asia. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It is found in moist, grassy areas and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus hexandrus is used as an ornamental plant and has a wide variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenus hexandrus has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus hexandrus is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Schoenus hexandrus

Schoenus hexandrus is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Schoenus hexandrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus hexandrus?

Schoenus hexandrus

What is the family of Schoenus hexandrus?

Cyperaceae

Where is Schoenus hexandrus native to?

Southeast Asia

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.
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312872-1: 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].