Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
subtilis
ID:
513527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees ex Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 8: 251 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512859

Common Names

  • Subtle Restio
  • Common Reed
  • Reed Grass

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Description

Restio subtilis (also called the Subtle Restio, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South Africa. It is a tufted grass with long, thin, green leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found growing in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Restio subtilis has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of fuel and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Restio subtilis has small, greenish-brown flowers that are clustered in groups of three to five. Seed: The seeds of Restio subtilis are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Restio subtilis seedlings are small and slender, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio subtilis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Germination usually occurs within 2-4 weeks.

Where to Find Restio subtilis

Restio subtilis can be found in South Africa, growing in moist soils in grasslands.

Restio subtilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio subtilis?

Restio subtilis

What is the common name of Restio subtilis?

Subtle Rush

What is the natural habitat of Restio subtilis?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-261356: 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.