Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subflavus
ID:
533199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 44: 175 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532531

Common Names

  • Subflavous Bog-rush
  • Subflavous Schoenus
  • Schoenus subflavus

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Description

Schoenus subflavus (also called 'Yellow Bog Cotton', among many other common names) is a species of sedge found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is a perennial, rhizomatous plant with narrow, grass-like leaves and a single, erect stem. The stem is topped with a small, fluffy, yellow inflorescence. This species is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus subflavus 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 subflavus 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 subflavus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Schoenus subflavus

Schoenus subflavus is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Schoenus subflavus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus subflavus?

Schoenus subflavus

What is the common name of Schoenus subflavus?

Subflavous Bog-rush

What is the distribution of Schoenus subflavus?

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:313057-1: 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].