Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
papyraceus
ID:
513364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 29: 342 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512696



Common Names

  • Restio Papyraceus
  • Papyraceus Restio
  • Papyraceus Rush


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Description

Restio papyraceus (also called Paper Restio, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa, and is found in wet areas with sandy soils. It is a moisture-loving plant and is often found in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Restio papyraceus is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio papyraceus has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio papyraceus 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 papyraceus

Restio papyraceus can be found in South Africa, and is found in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation types.

Restio papyraceus FAQ

What is the common name of Restio papyraceus?

Paper Rush

What is the natural habitat of Restio papyraceus?

Wetlands and riverbanks

What type of soil does Restio papyraceus prefer?

Well-drained, moist soil

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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