Anthochortus insignis (Mast.) H.P.Linder

Species

Angiosperms > Poales > Restionaceae > Anthochortus

Characteristics

Dioecious, rhizomatous perennial to 70 cm, culms sparsely branched, sheaths with awns to 10 mm. Female flowers in capitate spikelets, bracts acuminate.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality dioecy
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Soil texture 7-8
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Distribution

Anthochortus insignis world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942223-1
WFO ID wfo-0000340227
COL ID 5VBWY
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Synonyms

Anthochortus insignis Phyllocomos insignis