Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
burchellii
ID:
512494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 29: 340 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511826



Common Names

  • Burchell's Restio
  • Burchell's Rush
  • Burchell's Two-Forked Restio


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Description

Restio burchellii (also called Burchell's 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 burchellii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio burchellii 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 burchellii 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 burchellii

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

Restio burchellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio burchellii?

Restio burchellii

What is the common name of Restio burchellii?

Burchell's Restio

What is the family of Restio burchellii?

Restionaceae

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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