Ischaemum afrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.F.Gmel.) Dandy
Source:
wcs
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Sudan 3: 476 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876100
Common Names
- Ischaemum afrum
- African Ischaemum
- African Hair Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ischaemum afrum (also called Ischaemum afrum, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ischaemum afrum 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
Ischaemum afrum has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ischaemum afrum 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 Ischaemum afrum
Ischaemum afrum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Ischaemum afrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischaemum afrum?
Ischaemum afrum
What is the family of Ischaemum afrum?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Ischaemum afrum?
African Ischaemum
Species in the Ischaemum genus
Ischaemum afrum, Ischaemum agastyamalayanum, Ischaemum albovillosum, Ischaemum amethystinum, Ischaemum anthephoroides, Ischaemum arenosum, Ischaemum aristatum, Ischaemum aureum, Ischaemum australe, Ischaemum barbatum, Ischaemum beccarii, Ischaemum bolei, Ischaemum bombaiense, Ischaemum burmanicum, Ischaemum byrone, Ischaemum cannanorense, Ischaemum celebicum, Ischaemum ciliare, Ischaemum commutatum, Ischaemum copeanum, Ischaemum dalzellii, Ischaemum decumbens, Ischaemum diplopogon, Ischaemum eberhardtii, Ischaemum elimalayanum, Ischaemum feildingianum, Ischaemum fischeri, Ischaemum flumineum, Ischaemum fluviatile, Ischaemum fragile, Ischaemum glaucescens, Ischaemum guianense, Ischaemum hansenii, Ischaemum heterotrichum, Ischaemum hubbardii, Ischaemum huegelii, Ischaemum impressum, Ischaemum jayachandranii, Ischaemum kingii, Ischaemum koenigii, Ischaemum koleostachys, Ischaemum kumarakodiense, Ischaemum lanatum, Ischaemum latifolium, Ischaemum lisboae, Ischaemum longisetum, Ischaemum malabaricum, Ischaemum merrillii, Ischaemum minus, Ischaemum molle,
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
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406103-1: 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].