Isachne gossweileri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf & C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1933: 301 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875915
Common Names
- Isachne gossweileri
- Gossweileri Grass
- Gossweileri Isachne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isachne gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's wiregrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a perennial grass that grows in tufts and can reach up to 1 m in height. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Isachne gossweileri 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 gossweileri 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 gossweileri is a perennial grass native to Angola. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Isachne gossweileri
Isachne gossweileri is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Isachne gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isachne gossweileri?
Isachne gossweileri
What type of plant is Isachne gossweileri?
Grass
Where is Isachne gossweileri found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405964-1: 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].