Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 298 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531820
Common Names
- Schoenus pauciflorus
- Few-flowered Schoenus
- Pauciflorus Schoenus
Description
Schoenus pauciflorus (also called Few-flowered Bog-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with narrow, linear leaves and a branched inflorescence. It is native to South Africa and is found in wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenus pauciflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schoenus pauciflorus is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenus pauciflorus is a small, evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Schoenus pauciflorus
Schoenus pauciflorus is native to South Africa and is found in the grasslands of the Western Cape.
Schoenus pauciflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenus pauciflorus?
Schoenus pauciflorus
What is the common name of Schoenus pauciflorus?
Few-flowered Bog Rush
What is the habitat of Schoenus pauciflorus?
Wet meadows, marshes, and bogs
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:312983-1: 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].