Restio pillansii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pillansii
ID:
513382
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.P.Linder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 15: 457 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512714
Common Names
- Restio Pillansii
- Pillansii Restio
- Pillansii Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Leptocarpus stokoei Pillans [unknown]
Description
Restio pillansii (also called Pillans' 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 pillansii 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
Flower: Restio pillansii has small, greenish-brown flowers that are clustered in groups of three to five. Seed: The seeds of Restio pillansii are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Restio pillansii seedlings are small and slender, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Restio pillansii is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done by digging up the plant and dividing the rhizomes into smaller sections. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
Where to Find Restio pillansii
Restio pillansii can be found in South Africa, and is found in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation types.
Restio pillansii FAQ
What are the common names of Restio pillansii?
Pillans' Restio, Pillans' Rush
What is the natural habitat of Restio pillansii?
It grows in moist, sandy soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation
What is the growth habit of Restio pillansii?
It is an evergreen, tufted perennial, growing up to 1 m tall
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-261284: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.