Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
filacea
ID:
402935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 589 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402267



Common Names

  • Elegia filacea
  • Fountain Rush
  • Fountain Grass


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Synonyms

  • Elegia gracilis N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Elegia parviflora filacea (Mast.) Pillans [unknown]
  • Elegia rehmannii Mast. [unknown]
  • Elegia parviflora rigida Pillans [unknown]

Description

Elegia filacea (also called Filaceous elegia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Equisetaceae. It is native to Africa, and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elegia filacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elegia filacea has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow centre and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elegia filacea is a slow-growing, succulent shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix and requires full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Elegia filacea

Elegia filacea is native to South Africa. It can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

Elegia filacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elegia filacea?

Elegia filacea

What is the common name of Elegia filacea?

Filamentous rush

What is the natural habitat of Elegia filacea?

Mountain grasslands and rocky slopes

Species in the Elegia genus

Elegia altigena, Elegia asperiflora, Elegia atratiflora, Elegia caespitosa, Elegia capensis, Elegia coleura, Elegia cuspidata, Elegia deusta, Elegia equisetacea, Elegia esterhuyseniae, Elegia extensa, Elegia fastigata, Elegia fenestrata, Elegia filacea, Elegia fistulosa, Elegia fucata, Elegia galpinii, Elegia grandis, Elegia grandispicata, Elegia hutchinsonii, Elegia intermedia, Elegia juncea, Elegia mucronata, Elegia muirii, Elegia neesii, Elegia nuda, Elegia persistens, Elegia prominens, Elegia racemosa, Elegia rigida, Elegia spathacea, Elegia squamosa, Elegia stipularis, Elegia stokoei, Elegia thyrsifera, Elegia thyrsoidea, Elegia vaginulata, Elegia verreauxii, Elegia macrocarpa, Elegia elephantina, Elegia ebracteata, Elegia decipiens, Elegia acockii, Elegia aggregata, Elegia hookeriana, Elegia tectorum, Elegia recta, Elegia microcarpa, Elegia marlothii, Elegia namaquense,

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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