Restio rigidus (Mast.) H.P.Linder & C.R.Hardy

Species

Angiosperms > Poales > Restionaceae > Restio

Characteristics

Dioecious, rhizomatous perennial to 50 cm, with trailing, branched culms, sheaths slightly convolute. Spathes overtopping spikelets and soon become grey and lacerated. Flowers obscured by cartilaginous, acuminate bracts.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality dioecy
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Soil humidity 1-3
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Distribution

Restio rigidus world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77108766-1
WFO ID wfo-0000918877
COL ID 4RTL3
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Synonyms

Calopsis rigida Leptocarpus rigidus Restio rigidus