Isachne mauritiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 1: 243 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875973
Common Names
- Isachne mauritiana
- Mauritiana Isachne
- Mauritiana Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isachne mauritiana (also called Mauritius Cup Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in open grasslands, savannahs, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Isachne mauritiana is used as a forage crop and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isachne mauritiana is small and white, with a single spike of flowers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Isachne mauritiana is a perennial grass native to Mauritius. 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 mauritiana
Isachne mauritiana is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Isachne mauritiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isachne mauritiana?
Isachne mauritiana
What type of plant is Isachne mauritiana?
Grass
Where is Isachne mauritiana found?
Mauritius, Réunion
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406003-1: 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].