Status:
valid
Authors:
Rottb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1772
Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Rar. : 10 (1772)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000512918
Common Names
- Triflorus Restio
- Common Reed
- Reed Grass
Synonyms
- Ischyrolepis triflora (Rottb.) H.P.Linder [unknown]
- Restio araneosus Mast. [unknown]
- Restio dichotomus Thunb. [illegitimate]
- Restio kunthii Steud. [unknown]
Description
Restio triflorus (also called Common Restio, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the restionaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Restio triflorus is used for fuelwood, fodder, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Restio triflorus has small, greenish-brown flowers that are followed by long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a pair of long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Restio triflorus 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 triflorus requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Restio triflorus
Restio triflorus can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Restio triflorus FAQ
What is the common name of Restio triflorus?
Three-flowered Rush
What is the natural habitat of Restio triflorus?
Wetlands and riverbanks
What type of soil does Restio triflorus 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,