Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
acockii
ID:
512222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 29: 339 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511554



Common Names

  • Acockii Restio
  • Restio acockii


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Description

Restio acockii (also called 'Acock's Restio', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Restionaceae. It is native to the fynbos region of South Africa, and is found in moist, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Restio acockii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio acockii has small, white flowers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio acockii is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mix of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Restio acockii

Restio acockii is native to South Africa.

Restio acockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio acockii?

Restio acockii

What is the common name of Restio acockii?

Acock's Restio

What is the natural habitat of Restio acockii?

Restio acockii is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and bogs

Species in the Restio genus

Restio acockii, Restio alticola, Restio arcuatus, Restio aridus, Restio aureolus, Restio bifarius, Restio bifidus, Restio bifurcus, Restio bolusii, Restio brachiatus, Restio brunneus, Restio burchellii, Restio capillaris, Restio cincinnatus, Restio coactilis, Restio colliculospermus, Restio communis, Restio confusus, Restio corneolus, Restio curviramis, Restio cymosus, Restio debilis, Restio decipiens, Restio degenerans, Restio dispar, Restio distans, Restio distichus, Restio distractus, Restio dodii, Restio duthieae, Restio echinatus, Restio egregius, Restio ejuncidus, Restio eleocharis, Restio esterhuyseniae, Restio exilis, Restio festuciformis, Restio filicaulis, Restio filiformis, Restio fourcadei, Restio fragilis, Restio fraternus, Restio fuscidulus, Restio fusiformis, Restio gaudichaudianus, Restio gossypinus, Restio harveyi, Restio helenae, Restio hystrix, Restio implicatus,

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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