Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallens
ID:
876679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hillebr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 504 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876014

Common Names

  • Isachne pallens
  • Pale False Oatgrass
  • Pale Isachne

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Description

Isachne pallens (also called Pale 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 pallens is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isachne pallens is small, white or cream-colored, and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isachne pallens is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in areas with temperatures ranging from -10 to 40°C. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding.

Where to Find Isachne pallens

Isachne pallens is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

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

William Hillebrand (1821-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hillebr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406032-1: 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].