Isachne distichophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munro ex Hillebr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 504 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875889
Common Names
- Isachne distichophylla
- Distichophylla Grass
- Distichophylla Isachne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isachne distichophylla (also called Distichophyllous Bristle Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as grasslands, forests, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Isachne distichophylla is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isachne distichophylla is a small, white to pale pink, four-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Isachne distichophylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Isachne distichophylla
Isachne distichophylla is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Isachne distichophylla FAQ
What are the common names of Isachne distichophylla?
Common names of Isachne distichophylla include Chinese oat grass and Chinese oat-grass.
What is the growth habit of Isachne distichophylla?
Isachne distichophylla is an annual or perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.
What is the native range of Isachne distichophylla?
Isachne distichophylla is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia.
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
William Hillebrand (1821-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hillebr.' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60444398-2: 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].