Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nudifructus
ID:
532334

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 11: 230 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531666

Common Names

  • Fruiting Schoenus
  • Fruiting Rush
  • Nudifructus Schoenus

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Description

Schoenus nudifructus (also called Nude-fruited sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with narrow, bright green leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus nudifructus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, sore throat, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schoenus nudifructus is small and greenish-white in color. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus nudifructus is a grass-like perennial. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Schoenus nudifructus

Schoenus nudifructus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Schoenus nudifructus FAQ

What are the common names of Schoenus nudifructus?

Common names include naked fruited sedge and naked-fruited bog sedge.

What is the growth rate of Schoenus nudifructus?

Schoenus nudifructus has a moderate growth rate.

What is the recommended soil type for Schoenus nudifructus?

Schoenus nudifructus prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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

Chen Jie (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312963-1: 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].