Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
laniger
ID:
513232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 386 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512564



Common Names

  • Laniger Restio
  • Laniger Reed
  • Laniger Cane


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Synonyms

  • Ischyrolepis laniger (Kunth) H.P.Linder [unknown]

Description

Restio laniger (also called Woolly 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 laniger is used for erosion control and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Restio laniger is small and inconspicuous, with a yellow-green color. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio laniger is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Restio laniger

Restio laniger can be found in South Africa, growing in moist soils in grasslands.

Restio laniger FAQ

What is the common name of Restio laniger?

Woolly Reed

What is the scientific name of Woolly Reed?

Restio laniger

What type of plant is Restio laniger?

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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