Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
capillaris
ID:
512516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 405 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511848



Common Names

  • Hair Restio
  • Hair Rush
  • Hair Two-Forked Restio


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Synonyms

  • Restio implexus Mast. [unknown]
  • Restio perplexus gracilis Mast. [unknown]

Description

Restio capillaris (also called Hair-like 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 capillaris is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Restio capillaris is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio capillaris 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 capillaris

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

Restio capillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio capillaris?

Restio capillaris

What is the common name of Restio capillaris?

Hair-like Restio

What is the family of Restio capillaris?

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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