Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcatus
ID:
530212

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.L.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 11: 276 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529544



Common Names

  • Schoenus calcatus
  • Calcatus Schoenus
  • Calcatus Rush


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Description

Schoenus calcatus (also called Calcate Schoenus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist, tropical regions and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus calcatus is used as an ornamental plant, as a soil stabilizer, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenus calcatus has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus calcatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sunny spot. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sunny spot. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Schoenus calcatus

Schoenus calcatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Schoenus calcatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus calcatus?

Schoenus calcatus

What is the common name of Schoenus calcatus?

Stalked Spike-rush

What are the uses of Schoenus calcatus?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

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

Karen L. Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:994434-1: 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].