Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
876588

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.R.Sriniv. & Sreek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 84: 647 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875923

Common Names

  • Isachne henryi
  • Henryi Grass
  • Henryi Isachne

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Description

Isachne henryi (also called Henry's false oat, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a tufted grass, with erect stems and linear leaves. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Isachne henryi is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isachne henryi 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Isachne henryi is a perennial grass native to India. 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 henryi

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

Isachne henryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isachne henryi?

Isachne henryi

What type of plant is Isachne henryi?

Grass

Where is Isachne henryi 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

S. Rangaswamy Srinivasan (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Sriniv.' in the authors string.
Puthenpurayil Viswanathan Sreekumar (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sreek.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:935418-1: 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].