Restio macer Kunth

Species

Angiosperms > Poales > Restionaceae > Restio

Characteristics

Dioecious, tufted perennial to 40 cm, culms branched, smooth or tubercled. Sheaths truncate, Sheaths with tall membranous shoulders. Male spikelets large, curved, female spikelets with up to 15 flowers, 5.5-20 mm long.
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

Restio macer world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:716284-1
WFO ID wfo-0000512592
COL ID 4RTH3
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Synonyms

Restio macer Ischyrolepis macer Restio limbatus