Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mast.) Pillans
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 16: 243 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512665
Common Names
- Restio occultus
- Occult Rush
- Verborgen Rus
Synonyms
- Hypolaena schlechteri Mast. [unknown]
- Restio schlechteri (Mast.) Pillans [unknown]
- Thamnochortus occultus Mast. [unknown]
Description
Restio occultus (also called Occult Restio, among many other common names) is a species of reed found in the temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It has a tall, green stem and small, reddish-brown flowers. It grows in wet, marshy areas and is typically found in the understory of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Restio occultus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Restio occultus is a small, yellowish-green flower head, which is surrounded by a ring of white bracts. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like shoots.
Cultivation and Propagation
Restio occultus is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows in a clump-like form. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Restio occultus
Restio occultus can be found in South Africa, and is found in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation types.
Restio occultus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Restio occultus?
Restio occultus
What is the common name of Restio occultus?
Occult Reed
What is the natural habitat of Restio occultus?
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,