Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
scabridus
ID:
571857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 16: 367 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571189

Common Names

  • Scabridus Thamnochortus
  • Scabridus Grass
  • Scabridus

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Description

Thamnochortus scabridus (also called Scabrous Thamnochortus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa and grows in rocky areas. It has leathery, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnochortus scabridus is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thamnochortus scabridus has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnochortus scabridus is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Thamnochortus scabridus

Thamnochortus scabridus can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.

Thamnochortus scabridus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thamnochortus scabridus?

Thamnochortus scabridus

What is the common name of Thamnochortus scabridus?

Rough Thamnochortus

Where is Thamnochortus scabridus native to?

South Africa

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,

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