Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
fraternus
ID:
571487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 16: 370 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570819



Common Names

  • Thamnochortus fraternus
  • Brotherly Thamnochortus
  • Thamnochortus
  • Brotherly Thamnochortus


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Description

Thamnochortus fraternus (also called Fraternal Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It grows in moist soils in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnochortus fraternus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance landscape. The plant has a long flowering season and produces bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thamnochortus fraternus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnochortus fraternus is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers partial sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seeds.

Where to Find Thamnochortus fraternus

Thamnochortus fraternus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Thamnochortus fraternus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thamnochortus fraternus?

Thamnochortus fraternus

What is the common name of Thamnochortus fraternus?

Thamnochortus fraternus

What is the natural habitat of Thamnochortus fraternus?

Dry grassland, rocky slopes and scrubland

Species in the Thamnochortus genus

Thamnochortus acuminatus, Thamnochortus amoena, Thamnochortus arenarius, Thamnochortus bachmannii, Thamnochortus cinereus, Thamnochortus dumosus, Thamnochortus ellipticus, Thamnochortus erectus, Thamnochortus fraternus, Thamnochortus fruticosus, Thamnochortus glaber, Thamnochortus gracilis, Thamnochortus guthrieae, Thamnochortus insignis, Thamnochortus karooica, Thamnochortus levynsiae, Thamnochortus lucens, Thamnochortus muirii, Thamnochortus nutans, Thamnochortus obtusus, Thamnochortus paniculatus, Thamnochortus papyraceus, Thamnochortus pellucidus, Thamnochortus platypteris, Thamnochortus pluristachyus, Thamnochortus pulcher, Thamnochortus punctatus, Thamnochortus rigidus, Thamnochortus scabridus, Thamnochortus schlechteri, Thamnochortus spicigerus, Thamnochortus sporadicus, Thamnochortus stokoei, Thamnochortus kammanassiae, Thamnochortus spiciger,

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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