Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidatus
ID:
530685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rottb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Rar. Pl. : 66 (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530017



Common Names

  • Cuspidatus Schoenus
  • Pointed Schoenus
  • Sharp-tipped Schoenus


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Description

Schoenus cuspidatus (also called Cuspidate Bog-rush, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to wetland habitats. It has small, green flowers and grows in wet soils, often near lakes and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus cuspidatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenus cuspidatus has small, yellow flowers that form a corymb-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus cuspidatus is a perennial grass that is native to southern Africa. It is a low-growing grass that forms clumps and can reach a height of up to 60 cm. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Schoenus cuspidatus

Schoenus cuspidatus is found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

Schoenus cuspidatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus cuspidatus?

Schoenus cuspidatus

What type of plant is Schoenus cuspidatus?

Grass

Where does Schoenus cuspidatus grow?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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

Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312786-1: 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].