Ceratocaryum xerophilum (Pillans) H.P.Linder

Species

Angiosperms > Poales > Restionaceae > Ceratocaryum

Characteristics

Dioecious, spreading rhizomatous perennial to 1 m, sheaths with a ciliate upper margin. Spathes shorter than 3.5 cm. Nuts with elaiosome, smooth.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality dioecy
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Soil texture 5-6
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Distribution

Ceratocaryum xerophilum world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942220-1
WFO ID wfo-0000353312
COL ID SMK9
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Synonyms

Ceratocaryum xerophilum Willdenowia xerophila