Isachne meeboldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.C.Fisch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 323 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875976
Common Names
- Isachne meeboldii
- Meeboldii Isachne
- Meeboldii Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isachne meeboldii (also called Meebold's 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 meeboldii is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isachne meeboldii 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 meeboldii 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 meeboldii
Isachne meeboldii is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Isachne meeboldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isachne meeboldii?
Isachne meeboldii
What type of plant is Isachne meeboldii?
Grass
Where is Isachne meeboldii found?
India, Sri Lanka
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
Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406005-1: 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].