Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
alticola
ID:
512262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 18: 101 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511594

Common Names

  • Alticola Restio
  • Restio alticola

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Description

Restio alticola (also called Highveld Reed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to South Africa. It grows in moist soils in grassland, savanna, and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Restio alticola is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio alticola has small, white flowers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio alticola is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mix of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Restio alticola

Restio alticola is native to South Africa.

Restio alticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio alticola?

Restio alticola

What is the common name of Restio alticola?

Alpine restio

What is the natural range of Restio alticola?

Southern Africa

Species in the Restio genus

Restio acockii, Restio alticola, Restio arcuatus, Restio aridus, Restio aureolus, Restio bifarius, Restio bifidus, Restio bifurcus, Restio bolusii, Restio brachiatus, Restio brunneus, Restio burchellii, Restio capillaris, Restio cincinnatus, Restio coactilis, Restio colliculospermus, Restio communis, Restio confusus, Restio corneolus, Restio curviramis, Restio cymosus, Restio debilis, Restio decipiens, Restio degenerans, Restio dispar, Restio distans, Restio distichus, Restio distractus, Restio dodii, Restio duthieae, Restio echinatus, Restio egregius, Restio ejuncidus, Restio eleocharis, Restio esterhuyseniae, Restio exilis, Restio festuciformis, Restio filicaulis, Restio filiformis, Restio fourcadei, Restio fragilis, Restio fraternus, Restio fuscidulus, Restio fusiformis, Restio gaudichaudianus, Restio gossypinus, Restio harveyi, Restio helenae, Restio hystrix, Restio implicatus,

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,

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