Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
hutchinsonii
ID:
402984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 29: 344 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402316



Common Names

  • Hutchinson's Elegia
  • Elegia hutchinsonii
  • Elegia hutchinsonii var. hutchinsonii


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Description

Elegia hutchinsonii (also called Common Reed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a long, cylindrical stem with a pointed tip and a few leaves. It grows in shallow water, in marshes, ponds, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Elegia hutchinsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elegia hutchinsonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elegia hutchinsonii can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix with some organic matter and kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Elegia hutchinsonii

Elegia hutchinsonii can be found in South Africa.

Elegia hutchinsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elegia hutchinsonii?

Elegia hutchinsonii

What are the common names of Elegia hutchinsonii?

False Aloe, African False Aloe

What is the natural habitat of Elegia hutchinsonii?

Dry forests and savannas of Africa

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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