Restio purpurascens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
513406
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees ex Mast.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 8: 249 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512738
Common Names
- Restio Purpurascens
- Purpurascens Restio
- Purpurascens Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Restio purpurascens (also called Purpurascens 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 purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Restio purpurascens is a small, yellow-green, globular head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong shape. The seedlings are slender, with a single pair of leaflets.
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Restio purpurascens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Restio purpurascens
Restio purpurascens can be found in South Africa, growing in moist soils in grasslands.
Restio purpurascens FAQ
What are the common names of Restio purpurascens?
Purple Restio, Purple Rush
What is the natural habitat of Restio purpurascens?
It grows in moist, sandy soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation
What is the growth habit of Restio purpurascens?
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-261298: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.