Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
riedelianus
ID:
353829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Körn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 445 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353161

Common Names

  • Riedelianus
  • Cephalostemon Riedelianus
  • Cephalostemon

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Description

Cephalostemon riedelianus (also called Riedel's Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It grows in moist, grassy areas and has a tufted habit with narrow, linear leaves and small, brown spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalostemon riedelianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cephalostemon riedelianus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalostemon riedelianus is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cephalostemon riedelianus

Cephalostemon riedelianus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Cephalostemon riedelianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalostemon riedelianus?

Cephalostemon riedelianus

What is the common name of Cephalostemon riedelianus?

Riedelian Cephalostemon

What is the growth habit of Cephalostemon riedelianus?

It is a small shrub with a spreading habit.

Species in the Rapateaceae family

Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,

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