Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
cymosus
ID:
512909

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mast.) Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 85 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512241



Common Names

  • Common Conebush
  • Common Cone Restio
  • Common Cone Grass


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Synonyms

  • Leptocarpus cymosus Mast. [unknown]

Description

Restio cymosus (also called Cymosus Restio, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has thin, curved leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Restio cymosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio cymosus has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio cymosus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Restio cymosus

Restio cymosus is native to South Africa.

Restio cymosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio cymosus?

Restio cymosus

What is the common name of Restio cymosus?

Cymose restio

What is the natural habitat of Restio cymosus?

It 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-261093: Based on the initial data import
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.