Isachne kannurensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sunil, Ratheesh, Sujana & Sreek.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Int. J. Advanced Res. 2: 149 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343094
Common Names
- Isachne kannurensis
- Kannurensis Isachne
- Isachne Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isachne kannurensis (also called 'Kannur Isachne', among many other common names) is an evergreen grass native to India. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Isachne kannurensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isachne kannurensis is a yellow or orange-coloured labellum with a white or cream-coloured centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Isachne kannurensis is a hardy evergreen grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. The plant can be divided in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Isachne kannurensis
Isachne kannurensis can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Isachne kannurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isachne kannurensis?
Isachne kannurensis
What is the common name of Isachne kannurensis?
Kannur Isachne
What is the natural habitat of Isachne kannurensis?
Tropical moist forests
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
Puthenpurayil Viswanathan Sreekumar (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sreek.' in the authors string.
Chandrasseril Narayanan Sunil: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sunil' in the authors string.
M.K. Ratheesh Narayanan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ratheesh' in the authors string.
Kanjiraparambil Arjunan Sujana (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sujana' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148763-1: 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].