Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
nodosus
ID:
513318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 30: 252 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512650



Common Names

  • Restio nodosus
  • Knotted Rush
  • Knoprus


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Description

Restio nodosus (also called Nodose Restio, among many other common names) is a species of reed found in the temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It has a tall, green stem and small, reddish-brown flowers. It grows in wet, marshy areas and is typically found in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Restio nodosus has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of fuel and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Restio nodosus is a small, yellowish-green flower head, which is surrounded by a ring of white bracts. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like shoots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio nodosus is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows in a clump-like form. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Restio nodosus

Restio nodosus can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Restio nodosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio nodosus?

Restio nodosus

What is the common name of Restio nodosus?

Knotted Restio

What is the natural habitat of Restio nodosus?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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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