Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
876528

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Cordem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Fl. Réunion : 115 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875863

Common Names

  • Isachne cernua
  • Drooping Bamboo
  • Cernua Bamboo

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Description

Isachne cernua (also called Nodding Isachne, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Japan. It is a deciduous perennial grass, with a clumping habit and a maximum height of up to 1 m (3.3 ft). It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Isachne cernua is a grass species native to Asia. It is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and can be used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used in erosion control and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, and fragrant. Seed: small, brown, and round. Seedlings: thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isachne cernua is an annual grass that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in early spring or late summer and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Isachne cernua

Isachne cernua is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

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

Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy (1835-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cordem.' in the authors string.
Camille Jacob de Cordemoy (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Cordem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405929-1: 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].