Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
anfracta
ID:
923825

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 77: 416 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923160

Common Names

  • Anfracta Cannomois
  • Cannomois Anfracta
  • Wavy False Heather

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Description

Cannomois anfracta (also called Anfractuous Cannomois, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in rocky, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cannomois anfracta is a popular ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a natural soil stabilizer, as its deep roots help to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cannomois anfracta is a small, white, star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, brown, three-sided nutlet. The seedlings are small, slender, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cannomois anfracta is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by stem cuttings. The plant should be divided every two to three years to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Cannomois anfracta

Cannomois anfracta is found in dry areas in Africa and Madagascar.

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468848: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.