Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 368 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532134
Common Names
- Scabrous Schoenus
- Scabrous Rush
- Scabrous Bulrush
Description
Schoenus scabripes (also called Rough Schoenus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenus scabripes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoenus scabripes has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenus scabripes is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in the spring or by sowing the seeds in the fall.
Where to Find Schoenus scabripes
Schoenus scabripes can be found in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Schoenus scabripes FAQ
What are the common names of Schoenus scabripes?
Common names of Schoenus scabripes include African rush, African wild grass, and African grass.
What is the growth rate of Schoenus scabripes?
Schoenus scabripes has a moderate growth rate.
What is the lifespan of Schoenus scabripes?
The lifespan of Schoenus scabripes is up to 10 years.
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:313018-1: 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].