Status:
valid
Authors:
Kük.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 44: 176 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532490
Common Names
- Subbarbate Bog-rush
- Subbarbate Schoenus
- Schoenus subbarbatus
Description
Schoenus subbarbatus (also called Bearded Schoenus, among many other common names) is a species of sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is an annual or perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia, where it is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenus subbarbatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Schoenus subbarbatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenus subbarbatus is a perennial grass that grows in moist, sandy soils. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be mowed to keep it tidy.
Where to Find Schoenus subbarbatus
Schoenus subbarbatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from the Canary Islands to the Middle East.
Schoenus subbarbatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenus subbarbatus?
Schoenus subbarbatus
What is the common name of Schoenus subbarbatus?
Subbarbed Bog-rush
What is the natural habitat of Schoenus subbarbatus?
Swamps, wet heaths 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:313054-1: 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].