Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imberbis
ID:
531550

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 231 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530882



Common Names

  • Schoenus imberbis
  • Smooth Schoenus
  • Smooth Spike-rush


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Description

Schoenus imberbis (also called Smooth Bog-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a tufted habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus imberbis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenus imberbis has small yellow flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus imberbis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for rock gardens.

Where to Find Schoenus imberbis

Schoenus imberbis can be found in South Africa.

Schoenus imberbis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus imberbis?

Schoenus imberbis

What is the common name of Schoenus imberbis?

Bald Sedge

Where is Schoenus imberbis found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312881-1: 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].