Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antarcticus
ID:
529824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Dusén

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Ergebn. Schwed. Exp. Magell. 3(5): 213 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529156



Common Names

  • Schoenus antarcticus
  • Antarctic Schoenus
  • Antarctic Schoenus Grass


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Synonyms

  • Elynanthus antarcticus Franch. [unknown]

Description

Schoenus antarcticus (also called Antarctic bog-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft) and has a dense, tufted habit. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate, with a smooth margin, and are typically grey-green in color. It is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus antarcticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenus antarcticus has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus antarcticus is a grass-like plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Schoenus antarcticus

Schoenus antarcticus is native to South Africa.

Schoenus antarcticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus antarcticus?

Schoenus antarcticus

What is the common name of Schoenus antarcticus?

Antarctic Bog-rush

What is the habitat of Schoenus antarcticus?

It is found in wetland habitats, such as bogs, fens, and marshes.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Per Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:229830-2: 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].