Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 26A(9): 11 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353154
Common Names
- Cephalostemon angustatus
- Narrow-leaved Club-rush
- Narrow-leaved Bulrush
Description
Cephalostemon angustatus (also called Narrow-leaved 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 angustatus 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
Cephalostemon angustatus has small, white flowers with three stamens. The seeds are small, black and globose. The seedlings are slender, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephalostemon angustatus can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.
Where to Find Cephalostemon angustatus
Cephalostemon angustatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Cephalostemon angustatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalostemon angustatus?
Cephalostemon angustatus
What is the common name of Cephalostemon angustatus?
Narrow-leaved Cephalostemon
What is the growth habit of Cephalostemon angustatus?
It is a small shrub with a spreading habit.
Species in the Cephalostemon genus
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,