Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
keralensis
ID:
859822

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.J.Nair, V.S.Ramach. & Sreek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Proc. Indian Acad. Sci., Pl. Sci. 91: 80 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859157

Common Names

  • Chandrasekharania keralensis
  • Kerala Grass
  • Kerala Reed

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Description

Chandrasekharania keralensis (also called Kerala Bristlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and its stems are covered with short, bristly hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Chandrasekharania keralensis is used in the landscape as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chandrasekharania keralensis are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chandrasekharania keralensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The rhizomes should be divided in spring and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a partially shaded area.

Where to Find Chandrasekharania keralensis

Chandrasekharania keralensis can be found in India.

Chandrasekharania keralensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chandrasekharania keralensis?

Chandrasekharania keralensis

What is the common name of Chandrasekharania keralensis?

Kerala Reed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Chandrasekharania keralensis?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed sites

Species in the Chandrasekharania genus

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

Veerambakkam Srinivasan Ramachandran (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.S.Ramach.' in the authors string.
Velukutty Jayachandran Nair (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.J.Nair' in the authors string.
Puthenpurayil Viswanathan Sreekumar (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sreek.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:899464-1: 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].