Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sesquispicula
ID:
532868

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 80 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532200



Common Names

  • Sesquispicula Schoenus
  • Sesquispicula Rush
  • Sesquispicula Bulrush


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Description

Schoenus sesquispicula (also called Half-spiked Bog-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has narrow, dark green leaves and small, brown flowers. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus sesquispicula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to stabilize soil in areas with high erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenus sesquispicula has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus sesquispicula is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring, and cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Schoenus sesquispicula

Schoenus sesquispicula can be found in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Schoenus sesquispicula FAQ

What are the common names of Schoenus sesquispicula?

Common names of Schoenus sesquispicula include African rush, African wild grass, and African grass.

What is the growth rate of Schoenus sesquispicula?

Schoenus sesquispicula has a moderate growth rate.

What is the lifespan of Schoenus sesquispicula?

The lifespan of Schoenus sesquispicula is up to 10 years.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:313025-1: 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].