Isachne puberula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 23: 147 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876033
Common Names
- Isachne puberula
- Hairy False Oatgrass
- Hairy Isachne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isachne puberula (also called Hairy False Oat, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa and the Middle East. It has an upright habit with long, thin, arching leaves that form a dense canopy. The plant is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Isachne puberula is a grass species native to South America. It is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and can be used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used in erosion control and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isachne puberula is a small, pale yellow spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, shiny grain. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Isachne puberula 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 puberula
Isachne puberula is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Isachne puberula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isachne puberula?
Isachne puberula
What is the family of Isachne puberula?
Poaceae
Where is Isachne puberula native to?
Australia, New Guinea, and New Caledonia
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
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406045-1: 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].