Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minutulus
ID:
532075

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 9: 32 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531407



Common Names

  • Small Bog-rush
  • Small Spike-rush
  • Small Spikerush


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Description

Schoenus minutulus (also called the small bog-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet areas such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus minutulus is used for erosion control, as a nectar source for bees and butterflies, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenus minutulus has a yellow flower, with a seed pod that contains 1-2 seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus minutulus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant that typically grows to a height of 10-15 cm. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced 10-15 cm apart.

Where to Find Schoenus minutulus

Schoenus minutulus is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and north to the United Kingdom.

Schoenus minutulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus minutulus?

Schoenus minutulus

What is the common name of Schoenus minutulus?

Dwarf Foxtail

What is the natural habitat of Schoenus minutulus?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:312942-1: 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].