Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
achaetus
ID:
529745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Koyama) T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 1: 341 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529077



Common Names

  • Schoenus achaetus
  • Achaetus Schoenus
  • Spiked Schoenus


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Description

Schoenus achaetus (also called Bristly bog-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows up to 1 m in height and has a spreading habit. It prefers moist soils in sunny areas and is commonly found in wetlands, meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus achaetus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schoenus achaetus is yellow, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus achaetus is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Schoenus achaetus

Schoenus achaetus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Schoenus achaetus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus achaetus?

Schoenus achaetus

What is the common name of Schoenus achaetus?

Toothed Bog-rush

Where is Schoenus achaetus found?

Schoenus achaetus is found in South Africa

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

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907932-1: 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].