Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 298 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532641
Common Names
- Schoenus tendo
- Tendo Bog Rush
- Bog Rush
Description
Schoenus tendo (also called Wood Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North America. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has narrow, grass-like leaves. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenus tendo is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schoenus tendo is a small, white or yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenus tendo is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F). Division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Schoenus tendo
Schoenus tendo is native to South Africa.
Schoenus tendo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenus tendo?
Schoenus tendo
What is the common name of Schoenus tendo?
Tendo Cotton-grass
What is the habitat of Schoenus tendo?
It is found in wet, marshy areas, such as swamps, bogs, and wet meadows
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:313068-1: 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].