Status:
valid
Authors:
Veldkamp
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 17: 10 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005071
Common Names
- Isachne fera
- Fera Isachne
- Isachne
Description
Isachne fera (also called Feral Isachne, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Brazil. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has linear leaves. It is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Isachne fera is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties and is used to treat wounds, skin infections, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isachne fera has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that are clustered in groups of three to five. The flowers are followed by small, round, brown seed capsules that contain small, black, oval seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are slightly toothed and have a dull sheen.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isachne fera is a perennial grass native to India. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have established.
Where to Find Isachne fera
Isachne fera is native to tropical America and is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It is also found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Isachne fera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isachne fera?
Isachne fera
What is the family of Isachne fera?
Poaceae
What is the native range of Isachne fera?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77187459-1: 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].