Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
bifurcus
ID:
512407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees ex Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 8: 247. 1865 [17 Feb 1865]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511739

Common Names

  • Bifurcate Restio
  • Bifurcate Rush
  • Bifurcate Two-Forked Restio

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Synonyms

  • Restio furcatus Nees ex Mast. [unknown]

Description

Restio bifurcus (also called Bifurcate Cone-bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with long, thin, yellow-green leaves and small, cone-shaped flower heads. It is native to South Africa and is found in coastal and mountain regions in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Restio bifurcus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio bifurcus has small, greenish-brown flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio bifurcus is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Divide the plant into several sections and replant each section in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Restio bifurcus

Restio bifurcus can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Restio bifurcus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio bifurcus?

Restio bifurcus

What type of plant is Restio bifurcus?

Restio bifurcus is a shrub

Where is Restio bifurcus native to?

Restio bifurcus is native to South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-261047: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.