Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
lucens
ID:
571618

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 15: 475 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570950



Common Names

  • Lucens Thamnochortus
  • Lucens Grass
  • Lucens


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Synonyms

  • Restio dichotomus Rottb. [illegitimate]
  • Restio lucens Poir. [unknown]
  • Restio lucens minor Mast. [unknown]
  • Restio scariosus Sieber ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Restio thamnochortus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Restio vimineus L. [illegitimate]
  • Thamnochortus bromoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus dichotomus R.Br. [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus dichotomus (Thunb.) Loudon [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus dichotomus hyalinus Pillans [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus ecklonianus Kunth [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus papillosus Pillans [unknown]
  • Thamnochortus spicigerus Sieber ex Kunth [unknown]

Description

Thamnochortus lucens (also called Shining rush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Restionaceae. It is a small, perennial herb with a cylindrical stem and a few branches. It is native to South Africa, and its habitats include dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnochortus lucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thamnochortus lucens has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are light green and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnochortus lucens is a shrub native to South Africa. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and allowed to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Thamnochortus lucens

Thamnochortus lucens can be found in the wild in South Africa.

Thamnochortus lucens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thamnochortus lucens?

Thamnochortus lucens

What is the common name of Thamnochortus lucens?

Thamnochortus lucens

What is the natural habitat of Thamnochortus lucens?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-268206: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.