Status:
valid
Authors:
M.D.Barrett & R.L.Barrett
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 26: 44 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344874
Common Names
- Schoenus Thedae
- Thedae Schoenus
- Thedae's Schoenus
Description
Schoenus thedae (also called Theda's Bog Rush, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of basal leaves and a single flower head. It is native to Australia, and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenus thedae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoenus thedae has small, greenish-brown flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenus thedae can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Schoenus thedae
Schoenus thedae is found in the dry sclerophyll forests of Australia.
Schoenus thedae FAQ
What are the characteristics of Schoenus thedae?
Schoenus thedae is a perennial, tufted herb with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.
What is the habitat of Schoenus thedae?
Schoenus thedae is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
What is the distribution of Schoenus thedae?
Schoenus thedae is native to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Southeast Asia.
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:77153342-1: 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].