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
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.
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,