Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
cinereus
ID:
571392

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 15: 473 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570724

Common Names

  • Thamnochortus cinereus
  • Cinereus Thamnochortus
  • Gray Thamnochortus

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Description

Thamnochortus cinereus (also called cinereus thamnochortus, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a spreading crown and grows up to 5 meters in height. It is found in tropical lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnochortus cinereus is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for fuelwood and charcoal. It is also used for construction of furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thamnochortus cinereus has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnochortus cinereus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in pots or in the ground and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Thamnochortus cinereus

Thamnochortus cinereus can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Thamnochortus cinereus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thamnochortus cinereus?

Thamnochortus cinereus

What is the natural habitat of Thamnochortus cinereus?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average size of Thamnochortus cinereus?

Up to 95 cm in height

Species in the Thamnochortus genus

Thamnochortus acuminatus, Thamnochortus amoena, Thamnochortus arenarius, Thamnochortus bachmannii, Thamnochortus cinereus, Thamnochortus dumosus, Thamnochortus ellipticus, Thamnochortus erectus, Thamnochortus fraternus, Thamnochortus fruticosus, Thamnochortus glaber, Thamnochortus gracilis, Thamnochortus guthrieae, Thamnochortus insignis, Thamnochortus karooica, Thamnochortus levynsiae, Thamnochortus lucens, Thamnochortus muirii, Thamnochortus nutans, Thamnochortus obtusus, Thamnochortus paniculatus, Thamnochortus papyraceus, Thamnochortus pellucidus, Thamnochortus platypteris, Thamnochortus pluristachyus, Thamnochortus pulcher, Thamnochortus punctatus, Thamnochortus rigidus, Thamnochortus scabridus, Thamnochortus schlechteri, Thamnochortus spicigerus, Thamnochortus sporadicus, Thamnochortus stokoei, Thamnochortus kammanassiae, Thamnochortus spiciger,

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-268177: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.