Restio colliculospermus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colliculospermus
ID:
512692
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.P.Linder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 15: 443 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512024
Common Names
- Colliculospermus Restio
- Colliculospermus Rush
- Colliculospermus Cane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Restio colliculospermus (also called Hilly 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 colliculospermus 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
The flower of Restio colliculospermus is a small, yellowish spikelet, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Restio colliculospermus 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 colliculospermus
Restio colliculospermus 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 colliculospermus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Restio colliculospermus?
Restio colliculospermus
What is the common name of Restio colliculospermus?
Cape Restio
What is the natural habitat of Restio colliculospermus?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-261073: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.