Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
eleocharis
ID:
513103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees ex Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 8: 238 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512435

Common Names

  • Eleocharis Restio
  • Eleocharis Conebush
  • Eleocharis Cone Grass

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Synonyms

  • Ischyrolepis eleocharis (Mast.) H.P.Linder [unknown]

Description

Restio eleocharis (also called Common Restio, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has yellow flowers. It is found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Restio eleocharis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Restio eleocharis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are slender, green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio eleocharis is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3-4 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Restio eleocharis

Restio eleocharis is native to South Africa and is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Restio eleocharis FAQ

What is the common name of Restio eleocharis?

Common Rush

What is the natural habitat of Restio eleocharis?

Wetlands and riverbanks

What type of soil does Restio eleocharis prefer?

Well-drained, moist soil

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-261131: 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.