Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sikkimense
ID:
848893

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Bull. Tokyo Sci. Mus. 18: 8 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848228

Common Names

  • Sikkim Anthoxanthum
  • Sikkim Sweet Vernal Grass
  • Sikkim Vernal Grass

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Description

Anthoxanthum sikkimense (also called Sikkim Sweet Vernal Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Himalayas. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoxanthum sikkimense is a plant that is used for ornamental purposes and is also used as a food source for livestock. It has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthoxanthum sikkimense is a small, yellow-green inflorescence, composed of several spikelets. The seed is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoxanthum sikkimense is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as heavily. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Anthoxanthum sikkimense

Anthoxanthum sikkimense can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Anthoxanthum sikkimense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthoxanthum sikkimense?

Anthoxanthum sikkimense

What is the common name of Anthoxanthum sikkimense?

Sikkim Sweet Vernal Grass

What is the habitat of Anthoxanthum sikkimense?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

Species in the Anthoxanthum genus

Anthoxanthum aethiopicum, Anthoxanthum amarum, Anthoxanthum arcticum, Anthoxanthum aristatum, Anthoxanthum australe, Anthoxanthum borii, Anthoxanthum brevifolium, Anthoxanthum davidsei, Anthoxanthum dregeanum, Anthoxanthum ecklonii, Anthoxanthum flexuosum, Anthoxanthum glabrum, Anthoxanthum gracile, Anthoxanthum hookeri, Anthoxanthum horsfieldii, Anthoxanthum japonicum, Anthoxanthum juncifolium, Anthoxanthum khasianum, Anthoxanthum laxum, Anthoxanthum madagascariense, Anthoxanthum mexicanum, Anthoxanthum monticola, Anthoxanthum nipponicum, Anthoxanthum nitens, Anthoxanthum nivale, Anthoxanthum occidentale, Anthoxanthum odoratum, Anthoxanthum ovatum, Anthoxanthum pallidum, Anthoxanthum pluriflorum, Anthoxanthum potaninii, Anthoxanthum pusillum, Anthoxanthum rariflorum, Anthoxanthum redolens, Anthoxanthum repens, Anthoxanthum sikkimense, Anthoxanthum spicatum, Anthoxanthum submuticum, Anthoxanthum tibeticum, Anthoxanthum tongo, Anthoxanthum utriculatum, Anthoxanthum wendelboi, Anthoxanthum fraseri, Anthoxanthum racemosum, Anthoxanthum zinserlingii, Anthoxanthum brunonis, Anthoxanthum cupreum, Anthoxanthum equisetum, Anthoxanthum fuscum, Anthoxanthum novae-zelandiae,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389046-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].