Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
gaudichaudianus
ID:
513171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 387 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512503



Common Names

  • Gaudichaudianus Restio
  • Gaudichaudianus Reed
  • Gaudichaudianus Cane


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Synonyms

  • Ischyrolepis gaudichaudiana (Kunth) H.P.Linder [unknown]
  • Restio cirratus Mast. [unknown]
  • Restio elatus Mast. [unknown]
  • Restio ferruginosus Link ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Restio gaudichaudianus microstachyus Nees ex Mast. [unknown]
  • Restio lucaeanus Kunth [unknown]
  • Restio microstachys Nees ex Mast. [unknown]

Description

Restio gaudichaudianus (also called Gaudichaud's Restio, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to South Africa. It has thin, wiry stems with small, narrow, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils in coastal areas and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Restio gaudichaudianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio gaudichaudianus has small, greenish-brown flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, glossy seed coat. Seedlings have long, thin leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio gaudichaudianus is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have developed a few true leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Restio gaudichaudianus

Restio gaudichaudianus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Restio gaudichaudianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio gaudichaudianus?

Restio gaudichaudianus

What is the common name of Restio gaudichaudianus?

Gaudichaud Restio

What is the natural habitat of Restio gaudichaudianus?

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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