Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
brachiatus
ID:
512440

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mast.) Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 85 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511772



Common Names

  • Branched Restio
  • Branched Rush
  • Branched Two-Forked Restio


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Synonyms

  • Leptocarpus brachiatus Mast. [unknown]

Description

Restio brachiatus (also called Branched Restio, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with long, thin, yellow-green leaves and small, cone-shaped flower heads. It is native to South Africa and is found in coastal and mountain regions in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Restio brachiatus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio brachiatus has small, greenish-brown flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio brachiatus is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by seed or division.

Where to Find Restio brachiatus

Restio brachiatus can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Restio brachiatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio brachiatus?

Restio brachiatus

What type of plant is Restio brachiatus?

Restio brachiatus is a shrub

Where is Restio brachiatus native to?

Restio brachiatus is native to South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-261050: Based on the initial data import
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.