Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
919368

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) H.P.Linder & C.R.Hardy

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 40: 11 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918703



Common Names

  • Rhodocoma foliosa
  • Leafy Rhodocoma
  • Rhodocoma foliosa


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Description

Rhodocoma foliosa (also called Leafy 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

Rhodocoma foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodocoma foliosa has small, white 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

Rhodocoma foliosa is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with at least one stem and some roots. The sections should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Rhodocoma foliosa

Rhodocoma foliosa is native to Colombia.

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-464119: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
Christopher Ross Hardy (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Hardy' in the authors string.