Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trachycarpus
ID:
533447

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 9: 33 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532779

Common Names

  • Rough-fruited Cotton-grass
  • Rough-fruited Cotton-grass
  • Rough-fruited Cotton-grass

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Description

Schoenus trachycarpus (also called Rough-fruited rush, among many other common names) is a perennial, grass-like plant with small, brown flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in moist, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenus trachycarpus has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as a diuretic and as a digestive aid. It has been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenus trachycarpus has small, white, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenus trachycarpus is a hardy, drought-tolerant grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Schoenus trachycarpus

Schoenus trachycarpus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Schoenus trachycarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenus trachycarpus?

Schoenus trachycarpus

What is the common name of Schoenus trachycarpus?

Rough-fruited Bog-rush

What is the distribution of Schoenus trachycarpus?

Eastern Australia

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:313080-1: 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].