Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
riedelii
ID:
876229

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Döll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(2): 278 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875564

Common Names

  • Ichnanthus Riedelii
  • Riedelii Ichnanthus
  • Ichnanthus Riedelii Plant

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Description

Ichnanthus riedelii (also called Riedel's 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 riedelii 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 riedelii 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 riedelii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be replanted immediately in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ichnanthus riedelii

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

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

Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405769-1: 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].