Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
marlothii
ID:
918385

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pillans) Moline & H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 30: 772 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917720



Common Names

  • Marloth's Elegia
  • Elegia Rush
  • Marlothii Rush


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Description

Elegia marlothii (also called Marloth's Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a small, white flower. It is found in wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Elegia marlothii is a species of grass that is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elegia marlothii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elegia marlothii is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept moist but not soggy. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer and should be protected from direct sunlight. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Elegia marlothii

Elegia marlothii can be found in South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463067: Based on the initial data import
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
Philip M. Moline (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moline' in the authors string.