Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edamalayarensis
ID:
1594469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sunil, Naveen Kum. & Sivad.

Source:

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 35: 354 (2017 publ. 2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048214

Common Names

  • Isachne edamalayarensis
  • Edamalayar Isachne
  • Edamalayar Falsegrass

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Description

Isachne edamalayarensis (also called Edamalayar Isachne, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Central Asia. It is a tufted grass with erect culms up to 40 cm tall. It is found in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Isachne edamalayarensis has been used as a forage grass for livestock and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isachne edamalayarensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isachne edamalayarensis is a perennial grass that is best propagated through division of the root clump. It is best grown in moist soil in full sun to part shade. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for growing indoors.

Where to Find Isachne edamalayarensis

Isachne edamalayarensis is native to India.

Isachne edamalayarensis FAQ

What are the common names of Isachne edamalayarensis?

Common names of Isachne edamalayarensis include Edamalayarensis Isachne and Edamalayarensis Wheatgrass.

What is the growth habit of Isachne edamalayarensis?

Isachne edamalayarensis is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit.

What is the ideal climate for Isachne edamalayarensis?

Isachne edamalayarensis prefers a cool, moist climate with plenty of sunshine.

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:77174686-1: 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].