Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
namaquense
ID:
1330790

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.P.Linder & Helme

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 99: 17 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343244





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Description

Elegia namaquense (also called Elegia namaquense, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Restionaceae family. It is native to Africa. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical dry shrublands, and montane grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Elegia namaquense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elegia namaquense has yellow flowers with a white lip. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elegia namaquense is a grass that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or summer.

Where to Find Elegia namaquense

Elegia namaquense is native to South Africa.

Elegia namaquense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elegia namaquense?

Elegia namaquense

What is the common name of Elegia namaquense?

Namaqua reed

Where is Elegia namaquense native to?

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

Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
Nicholas Alexander Helme (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Helme' in the authors string.