Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
cincinnatus
ID:
512615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 8: 240 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511947



Common Names

  • Cincinnatus Restio
  • Restio Cincinnatus
  • Restio


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Synonyms

  • Ischyrolepis cincinnata (Mast.) H.P.Linder [unknown]

Description

Restio cincinnatus (also called Beaded Restio, among many other common names) is a grass-like plant native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, humid climates and is often found in wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Restio cincinnatus is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it absorbs pollutants from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio cincinnatus has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small plants with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio cincinnatus is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps in early spring. The divisions should be planted in a moist, sandy medium.

Where to Find Restio cincinnatus

Restio cincinnatus is native to South Africa and can be found in moist forests and along streams, often in areas with full sun.

Restio cincinnatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio cincinnatus?

Restio cincinnatus

What is the common name of Restio cincinnatus?

Curl-leaf Restio

What is the natural habitat of Restio cincinnatus?

Restio cincinnatus is native to South Africa

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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