Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
sabulosus
ID:
513437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 16: 285 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512769

Common Names

  • Restio sabulosus
  • Sandy Restio
  • Sabulosus Restio

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Synonyms

  • Ischyrolepis sabulosa (Pillans) H.P.Linder [unknown]

Description

Restio sabulosus (also called Sandy reed, among many other common names) is a species of perennial grass-like plant native to South Africa. It grows in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and along the edges of streams and rivers. It has long, thin, yellow-green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Restio sabulosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio sabulosus has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio sabulosus 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 sabulosus

Restio sabulosus can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Restio sabulosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio sabulosus?

Restio sabulosus

What is the common name of Restio sabulosus?

Sand Restio

What is the natural habitat of Restio sabulosus?

Sandy soils

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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