Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
erectus
ID:
571481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 419 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570813

Common Names

  • Thamnochortus erectus
  • Erect Thamnochortus
  • Thamnochortus
  • Erect Thamnochortus

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Synonyms

  • Elegia bracteolata Rchb. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Restio caricinus Masson ex Mast. [unknown]
  • Restio elongatus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Restio erectus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Restio simplex Thunb. [illegitimate]
  • Staberoha caricina T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus burchellii Mast. [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus caricinus Mast. [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus elongatus Mast. [illegitimate]
  • Thamnochortus floribundus Kunth [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus scirpiformis Mast. [unknown]

Description

Thamnochortus erectus (also called Erect Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It grows in moist soils in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnochortus erectus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance landscape. The plant has a long flowering season and produces bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thamnochortus erectus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnochortus erectus is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers partial sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seeds.

Where to Find Thamnochortus erectus

Thamnochortus erectus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Thamnochortus erectus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thamnochortus erectus?

Thamnochortus erectus

What is the common name of Thamnochortus erectus?

Thamnochortus erectus

What is the natural habitat of Thamnochortus erectus?

Dry grassland, rocky slopes and scrubland

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