Rhodocoma vleibergensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vleibergensis
ID:
921169
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.P.Linder
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 40: 11 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920504
Common Names
- Rhodocoma vleibergensis
- Vleibergensis Rhodocoma
- Rhodocoma Vleibergensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodocoma vleibergensis (also called Vleiberg Rhodocoma, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa, typically found in open grasslands and savannas. It has narrow, bright green leaves and produces yellow-green flowers in late summer.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodocoma vleibergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rhodocoma vleibergensis are small, white, and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodocoma vleibergensis is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rhodocoma vleibergensis
Rhodocoma vleibergensis is endemic to the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Species in the Rhodocoma genus
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-465969: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.