Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.T.Blake) Lye
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Lidia 6: 25 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526518
Common Names
- Schoenoplectiella laevis
- Smooth Schoenoplectiella
- Smooth Schoenoplectiella Fern
Description
Schoenoplectiella laevis (also called Smooth Club-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant. It is native to Australia and is found in moist areas such as swamps, wetlands and floodplains. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brown, club-shaped fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenoplectiella laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Schoenoplectiella laevis are small, yellow-green in color and occur in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard coat. Seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, scale-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenoplectiella laevis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Schoenoplectiella laevis
Schoenoplectiella laevis can be found in the wetlands of North America.
Schoenoplectiella laevis FAQ
What is the growth rate of Schoenoplectiella laevis?
Schoenoplectiella laevis has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the height of Schoenoplectiella laevis?
Schoenoplectiella laevis can reach a height of up to 10m.
What is the soil type for Schoenoplectiella laevis?
Schoenoplectiella laevis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
Species in the Schoenoplectiella genus
Schoenoplectiella aberrans,
Schoenoplectiella articulata,
Schoenoplectiella dissachantha,
Schoenoplectiella erecta,
Schoenoplectiella hallii,
Schoenoplectiella heterophylla,
Schoenoplectiella hooperae,
Schoenoplectiella juncea,
Schoenoplectiella juncoides,
Schoenoplectiella laevis,
Schoenoplectiella lateriflora,
Schoenoplectiella leucantha,
Schoenoplectiella microglumis,
Schoenoplectiella oxyjulos,
Schoenoplectiella perrieri,
Schoenoplectiella praelongata,
Schoenoplectiella proxima,
Schoenoplectiella purshiana,
Schoenoplectiella reducta,
Schoenoplectiella roylei,
Schoenoplectiella saximontana,
Schoenoplectiella senegalensis,
Schoenoplectiella supina,
Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis,
Schoenoplectiella wallichii,
Schoenoplectiella mucronata,
Schoenoplectiella komarovii,
Schoenoplectiella lineolata,
Schoenoplectiella hotarui,
Schoenoplectiella gemmifera,
Schoenoplectiella fuscorubens,
Schoenoplectiella intermedia,
Schoenoplectiella magrathii,
Schoenoplectiella yashiroi,
Schoenoplectiella humillima,
Schoenoplectiella clemensiae,
Schoenoplectiella jingmenensis,
Schoenoplectiella oligoseta,
Schoenoplectiella subbisetosa,
Schoenoplectiella trapezoidea,
Schoenoplectiella blakei,
Schoenoplectiella melanosperma,
Schoenoplectiella multiseta,
Schoenoplectiella rechingeri,
Schoenoplectiella smithii,
Schoenoplectiella naritaensis,
Schoenoplectiella triangulata,
Schoenoplectiella kandawlayensis,
Schoenoplectiella orthorhizomata,
Schoenoplectiella schoofii,
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:60432221-2: 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].