Status:
valid
Authors:
Rottb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1772
Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Rar. : 4 (1772)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512691
Common Names
- Restio Paniculatus
- Paniculatus Restio
- Paniculatus Rush
Synonyms
- Calopsis paniculata Desv. [unknown]
- Calopsis ramiflora Kunth [unknown]
- Leptocarpus paniculatus Mast. [unknown]
- Restio pondoensis Mast. [unknown]
- Restio ramiflorus Nees [unknown]
Description
Restio paniculatus (also called Panicled Restio, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa, and is found in wet areas with sandy soils. It is a moisture-loving plant and is often found in wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Restio paniculatus is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Restio paniculatus has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Restio paniculatus is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Restio paniculatus
Restio paniculatus can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Restio paniculatus FAQ
What is the common name of Restio paniculatus?
Panicled Rush
What is the natural habitat of Restio paniculatus?
Wetlands and riverbanks
What type of soil does Restio paniculatus 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,