Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
pellucidus
ID:
571759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 18: 113 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000571091



Common Names

  • Pellucidus Thamnochortus
  • Pellucidus Grass
  • Pellucidus


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Description

Thamnochortus pellucidus (also called Pellucid 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 pellucidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thamnochortus pellucidus has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnochortus pellucidus 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 pellucidus

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

Thamnochortus pellucidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thamnochortus pellucidus?

Thamnochortus pellucidus

What is the natural habitat of Thamnochortus pellucidus?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the average height of Thamnochortus pellucidus?

Up to 1.5 meters

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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