Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 24: 97 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876055
Common Names
- Isachne schmidtii
- Schmidt's False Oatgrass
- Schmidt's Isachne
Description
Isachne schmidtii (also called 'Schmidt's Cotton Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady areas, forming dense tufts of soft, cottony foliage.
Uses & Benefits
Isachne schmidtii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isachne schmidtii has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isachne schmidtii is a tropical grass that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. When propagating from seeds, soak them in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. When propagating from cuttings, use a rooting hormone and place the cuttings in a warm, humid environment. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Isachne schmidtii
Isachne schmidtii can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Isachne schmidtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isachne schmidtii?
Isachne schmidtii
What is the common name of Isachne schmidtii?
Schmidt's Isachne
What is the habitat of Isachne schmidtii?
Isachne schmidtii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406065-1: 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].