Status:
valid
Authors:
Rottb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1772
Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Rar. : 7 (1772)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512927
Common Names
- Triticeus Restio
- Common Reed
- Reed Grass
Synonyms
- Calopsis triticea Kunth [unknown]
- Hypolaena bachmannii Mast. [unknown]
- Restio glumaceus Klotzsch ex Krauss [unknown]
- Restio pannosus Mast. [unknown]
- Restio triticeus Thunb. ex Mast. [unknown]
Description
Restio triticeus (also called Common Reed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. It grows in moist areas, such as wetlands, marshes, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Restio triticeus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its wood, which is used for fuel and building material.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Restio triticeus has small, greenish-brown flowers that are followed by long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a pair of long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Restio triticeus is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. Once established, Restio triticeus requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Restio triticeus
Restio triticeus is native to South Africa, and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas. It is also found in parts of Namibia and Botswana.
Restio triticeus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Restio triticeus?
Restio triticeus
What is the common name of Restio triticeus?
Wheat restio
What is the natural habitat of Restio triticeus?
Dry grassland, fynbos, and coastal scrub
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,