Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Rodrigues & Filg.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71: 244 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032754
Description
Isachne burchellii (also called 'Burchell's Isachne', among many other common names) is a small, perennial grass native to South Africa. It grows in moist, sandy soils, and is often found in open areas such as roadsides and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Isachne burchellii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isachne burchellii has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isachne burchellii can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. Cuttings of young shoots can be taken in spring or summer and will root easily in a cold frame.
Where to Find Isachne burchellii
Isachne burchellii is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Isachne burchellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isachne burchellii?
Isachne burchellii
What is the natural habitat of Isachne burchellii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
What are the common names of Isachne burchellii?
Burchell's isachne, Burchell's water willow, and Burchell's willow
Species in the Isachne genus
Isachne albens,
Isachne angladei,
Isachne angolensis,
Isachne angustifolia,
Isachne arfakensis,
Isachne arundinacea,
Isachne ascendens,
Isachne bicolor,
Isachne borii,
Isachne bourneorum,
Isachne brassii,
Isachne cambodiensis,
Isachne carolinensis,
Isachne cernua,
Isachne chevalieri,
Isachne ciliaris,
Isachne ciliatiflora,
Isachne clarkei,
Isachne clementis,
Isachne cochinchinensis,
Isachne comata,
Isachne commelinifolia,
Isachne confusa,
Isachne deccanensis,
Isachne diabolica,
Isachne dimyloides,
Isachne dioica,
Isachne disperma,
Isachne distichophylla,
Isachne eberhardtii,
Isachne elegans,
Isachne fischeri,
Isachne globosa,
Isachne goiasensis,
Isachne gossweileri,
Isachne gracilis,
Isachne guangxiensis,
Isachne guineensis,
Isachne hainanensis,
Isachne henryi,
Isachne himalaica,
Isachne hoi,
Isachne homonyma,
Isachne humbertiana,
Isachne humicola,
Isachne jayachandranii,
Isachne kinabaluensis,
Isachne kiyalaensis,
Isachne kunthiana,
Isachne langkawiensis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77202503-1: 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].