Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
513148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Esterh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 15: 447 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512480

Common Names

  • Fragile Restio
  • Fragile Reed
  • Fragile Rush

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Description

Restio fragilis (also called Common Restio, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has green flowers with three petals. It typically grows in wetland and marsh habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Restio fragilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Restio fragilis 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 fragilis is a perennial that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a pot with moist soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Restio fragilis

Restio fragilis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Restio fragilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio fragilis?

Restio fragilis

What is the common name of Restio fragilis?

Fragile Reed

What is the natural habitat of Restio fragilis?

Moist areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows

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,

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