Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
coactilis
ID:
512681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 3 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512013



Common Names

  • Coactilis Restio
  • Coactilis Rush
  • Coactilis Cane


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Synonyms

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

Description

Restio coactilis (also called Coarse Restio, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Restio coactilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio coactilis 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 coactilis 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 coactilis

Restio coactilis is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, sandy areas and is often found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and wastelands.

Restio coactilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio coactilis?

Restio coactilis

What is the common name of Restio coactilis?

Dwarf Restio

What is the natural habitat of Restio coactilis?

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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