Thamnochortus obtusus Pillans

Species

Angiosperms > Poales > Restionaceae > Thamnochortus

Characteristics

Dioecious, rhizomatous perennial to 40 cm, culms simple, sterile branched culms produced from rhizomes. Female spikelets to 15 mm, floral bracts cartilaginous.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality dioecy
Pollination -
Spread -
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Root system rhizome
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Environment

Light -
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Soil texture 5-6
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Hardiness (USDA) -

Usage

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Edible -
Therapeutic use -
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

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Distribution

Thamnochortus obtusus world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:716530-1
WFO ID wfo-0000571040
COL ID 7C5BX
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Thamnochortus obtusus