Status:
valid
Authors:
Pillans
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 16: 264 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512034
Common Names
- Common Restio
- Common Rush
- Common Cane
Description
Restio communis (also called Common Restio, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Restio communis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Restio communis is a small, yellowish spikelet, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Restio communis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Restio communis
Restio communis is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, sandy areas and is often found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and wastelands.
Restio communis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Restio communis?
Restio communis
What is the common name of Restio communis?
Common Restio
What is the natural habitat of Restio communis?
South 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,