Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
degenerans
ID:
512974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 30: 246 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512306



Common Names

  • Degenerate Restio
  • Decaying Restio
  • Decrepit Restio


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Synonyms

  • Leptocarpus intermedius Pillans [unknown]

Description

Restio degenerans (also called Common Restio, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has green flowers with three petals. It typically grows in wetland and marsh habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Restio degenerans is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio degenerans has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio degenerans is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a warm, sunny spot. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Restio degenerans

Restio degenerans is native to South Africa.

Restio degenerans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio degenerans?

Restio degenerans

What is the common name of Restio degenerans?

Degenerate Restio

What is the natural habitat of Restio degenerans?

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,

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