Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuissimus
ID:
533395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 365 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532727

Common Names

  • Fine-stalked Cotton-grass
  • Slender-stalked Cotton-grass
  • Narrow-stalked Cotton-grass

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Description

Schoenus tenuissimus (also called Slender 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 tenuissimus has been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin infections, wounds, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenus tenuissimus has small, white, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus tenuissimus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant. Replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Schoenus tenuissimus

Schoenus tenuissimus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Spain, and France.

Schoenus tenuissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus tenuissimus?

Schoenus tenuissimus

What is the common name of Schoenus tenuissimus?

Slender schoenus

What is the natural habitat of Schoenus tenuissimus?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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:313074-1: 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].