Restionaceae R.Br.
Restio L. , nom. rej., scientific
Linnaeus, C. (October 1767), Systema Naturae Edn. 12, 2: 735 [tax. nov.]
  • Comment: non Rottb. (1772).
Black, J.M. (1943), Flora of South Australia Edn. 2, 1: 173 [secondary reference]
  • Etymology: "Latin restio, a rope-maker; some South African species are used for thatching and making cords"