Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
piresii
ID:
876216

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Black

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N. 20: 31 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875551

Common Names

  • Ichnanthus Piresii
  • Piresii Ichnanthus
  • Ichnanthus Piresii Plant

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Description

Ichnanthus piresii (also called Pires' Ichnanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has a short stem, and its leaves are linear and lanceolate. It prefers dry and sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ichnanthus piresii is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, urinary tract infections, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ichnanthus piresii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ichnanthus piresii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil, in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ichnanthus piresii

Ichnanthus piresii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Ichnanthus piresii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ichnanthus piresii?

Ichnanthus piresii

What is the common name of Ichnanthus piresii?

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What is the natural habitat of Ichnanthus piresii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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

George Alexander Black (1916-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Black' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127533-2: 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].