The Restionaceae, also called restiads and restios, are a family of flowering plants native to the Southern Hemisphere; they vary from a few centimeters to 3 meters in height. Following the APG IV (2016): the family now includes the former families Anarthriaceae, Centrolepidaceae and Lyginiaceae, and as such includes 51 genera with 572 known species. Based on evidence from fossil pollen, the Restionaceae likely originated more than 65 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period, when the southern continents were still part of Gondwana.
Centrolepidaceae are a family of flowering plants now included in Restionaceae following APG IV (2016). The botanical name has been recognized by most taxonomists.
Centrolepis is a genus of small herbaceous plants in the family Restionaceae known as thorn grass scales, with about 25 species native to Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, and south-east Asia as far north as Hainan Dao. APG III system classifies this genus in the Centrolepidaceae family.
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Centrolepis strigosa, commonly known as hairy centrolepis, is a species of plant of the Restionaceae family. It is found in New Zealand. and Australia
Centrolepis glabra, commonly known as smooth centrolepis, is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family.
Centrolepis alepyroides is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in Western Australia.
Centrolepis aristata, commonly known as pointed centrolepis, is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in areas of southern Australia.
Centrolepis banksii is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in northern parts of Australia.
Centrolepis caespitosa is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in Western Australia.
Centrolepis cephaloformis is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in southern Australia.
Centrolepis curta is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in Western Australia.
Centrolepis drummondiana is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in Western Australia.
Centrolepis eremica is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in Western Australia.
Centrolepis exserta is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in Western Australia.
Centrolepis inconspicua is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in Western Australia.
Centrolepis milleri is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in Western Australia.
Centrolepis mutica is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in Western Australia.
Centrolepis pilosa is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in Western Australia.
Centrolepis polygyna, commonly known as wiry centrolepis, is a species of plant in the Restionaceae family and is found in Western Australia.
