Coelachne ghatica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Naik
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 106: 732 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860320
Common Names
- Coelachne ghatica
- Ghatic Coelachne
- Ghatic Hairgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coelachne ghatica (also called 'Ghatica Ricegrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open, dry, rocky areas. It has narrow, flat leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Coelachne ghatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coelachne ghatica has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coelachne ghatica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud each and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Coelachne ghatica
Coelachne ghatica can be found in India.
Coelachne ghatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coelachne ghatica?
Coelachne ghatica
What are the common names for Coelachne ghatica?
Ghatica grass, Ghatica grass-rush
What is the habitat of Coelachne ghatica?
It is found in wet meadows, wet grasslands, and marshes
Species in the Coelachne 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
Vasudeo Narayan Naik (1933-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naik' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896418-1: 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].