Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
sporadicus
ID:
919382

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Esterh.) H.P.Linder & C.R.Hardy

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 40: 26 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918717



Common Names

  • Restio sporadicus
  • Sporadicus's Restio
  • Restio


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Description

Restio sporadicus (also called Sporadic Bristle Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Restio sporadicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Restio sporadicus has small, greenish-brown flowers, with long, thin seed capsules that contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restio sporadicus is a grass native to South Africa. It is a fast-growing species with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, open, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid position.

Where to Find Restio sporadicus

Restio sporadicus is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape Province.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-464132: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
Elsie Elizabeth Esterhuysen (1912-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esterh.' in the authors string.
Christopher Ross Hardy (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Hardy' in the authors string.