Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
debilis
ID:
512920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 641 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512252

Common Names

  • Weak Restio
  • Stiff Restio
  • Slender Restio

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Synonyms

  • Calorophus virgatus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hypolaena browniana Mast. [unknown]
  • Hypolaena subtilis Mast. [unknown]
  • Hypolaena virgata Mast. [unknown]
  • Mastersiella browniana Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Restio brownianus (Mast.) Pillans [unknown]
  • Restio debilis subulatus (Mast.) Pillans [unknown]
  • Restio subulatus Mast. [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus debilis Spreng. ex Steud. [unknown]

Description

Restio debilis (also called Weak Restio, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has thin, curved leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Restio debilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio debilis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio debilis 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 debilis

Restio debilis is native to South Africa.

Restio debilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio debilis?

Restio debilis

What is the common name of Restio debilis?

Weak Restio

What is the natural habitat of Restio debilis?

It is native to 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,