Schoenus calcatus

Schoenus calcatus is a species of Cyperaceae endemic to Western Australia.

Description S. calcatus is a small cushion-forming perennial. The leaves are spirally arranged and have both a short blade and a short sheath.

Taxonomy Schoenus calcatus was first described in 1997 by Karen Wilson. There are no synonyms. The specific epithet calcatus, is derived from the Latin verb, , 'to tread upon' or 'walk over' and refers to a potential threat to the species.