Status:
valid
Authors:
Pillans
Source:
wcs
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 30: 248 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512447
Common Names
- Esterhuyseniae Restio
- Esterhuyseniae Conebush
- Esterhuyseniae Cone Grass
Synonyms
- Ischyrolepis esterhuyseniae (Pillans) H.P.Linder [unknown]
Description
Restio esterhuyseniae (also called Esterhuysen's 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 esterhuyseniae 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 esterhuyseniae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Restio esterhuyseniae is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a warm, sunny spot. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Restio esterhuyseniae
Restio esterhuyseniae can be found in South Africa.
Restio esterhuyseniae FAQ
What is the common name of Restio esterhuyseniae?
Esterhuysen's Rush
What is the natural habitat of Restio esterhuyseniae?
Wetlands and riverbanks
What type of soil does Restio esterhuyseniae 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,