Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subbulbosus
ID:
533167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 358 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532499

Common Names

  • Subbulbous Bog-rush
  • Subbulbous Schoenus
  • Schoenus subbulbosus

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Description

Schoenus subbulbosus (also called Bulbous 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 subbulbosus is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schoenus subbulbosus is small and white, with six petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus subbulbosus is a slow-growing, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers partial shade.

Where to Find Schoenus subbulbosus

Schoenus subbulbosus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from the Canary Islands to the Middle East.

Schoenus subbulbosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus subbulbosus?

Schoenus subbulbosus

What is the common name of Schoenus subbulbosus?

Subbulbous Bog-rush

What is the distribution of Schoenus subbulbosus?

Eastern Australia

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:313055-1: 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].