Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
saroclados
ID:
513441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 1: 291 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512773



Common Names

  • Restio saroclados
  • Saroclados Restio
  • Saroclados Reed


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Synonyms

  • Restio tabularis Pillans [unknown]

Description

Restio saroclados (also called Sarocladium reed, among many other common names) is a species of perennial grass-like plant native to South Africa. It grows in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and along the edges of streams and rivers. It has long, thin, yellow-green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Restio saroclados is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak, and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio saroclados has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio saroclados is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. Once established, Restio saroclados requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Restio saroclados

Restio saroclados can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Restio saroclados FAQ

What is the scientific name of Restio saroclados?

Restio saroclados

What is the common name of Restio saroclados?

Saroclados Restio

What is the natural habitat of Restio saroclados?

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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