Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
impolitus
ID:
513208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 404 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512540



Common Names

  • Impolitus Restio
  • Impolitus Reed
  • Impolitus Cane


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Synonyms

  • Calopsis impolita (Kunth) H.P.Linder [unknown]
  • Calorophus impolitus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hypolaena impolita Mast. [unknown]
  • Leptocarpus impolitus Pillans [unknown]

Description

Restio impolitus (also called Rough Restio, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to South Africa, and is found in moist grasslands and wetlands. It has long, narrow leaves and small brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Restio impolitus is used for erosion control and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio impolitus 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 impolitus 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 impolitus

Restio impolitus can be found in South Africa.

Restio impolitus FAQ

What is the common name of Restio impolitus?

Common Reed

What is the scientific name of Common Reed?

Restio impolitus

What type of plant is Restio impolitus?

Grass-like plant

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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