Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
subverticillatus
ID:
513532

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 8: 227 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512864

Common Names

  • Subverticillatus Restio
  • Common Reed
  • Reed Grass

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Synonyms

  • Ischyrolepis subverticillata Steud. [unknown]
  • Restio ameles Steud. [unknown]
  • Restio casuariniformis Nees ex Mast. [unknown]
  • Restio ferruginosus Kunth ex Mast. [unknown]

Description

Restio subverticillatus (also called Subverticillate Restio, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to South Africa. It has thin, wiry stems with small, narrow, light green leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils in coastal areas and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio subverticillatus 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 subverticillatus

Restio subverticillatus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape provinces.

Restio subverticillatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio subverticillatus?

Restio subverticillatus

What is the common name of Restio subverticillatus?

Subverticillate Rush

What is the natural habitat of Restio subverticillatus?

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-261358: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.