Isachne vulcanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 169 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876088
Common Names
- Isachne vulcanica
- Vulcan Isachne
- Vulcan Hair Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isachne vulcanica (also called South American swamp grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Isachne vulcanica is a grass that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and lawns. It is also used to make baskets, mats, and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isachne vulcanica 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 vulcanica can be grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.
Where to Find Isachne vulcanica
Isachne vulcanica can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Isachne vulcanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isachne vulcanica?
Isachne vulcanica
What is the family of Isachne vulcanica?
Poaceae
Where is Isachne vulcanica native to?
Fiji
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406091-1: 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].