Ischaemum amethystimum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lebrun
Source:
tro
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
J. Agric. Trop. Bot. Appl. 13: 44 1966
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001098198
Common Names
- Ischaemum amethystimum
- Amethyst Grass
- Amethyst Foxtail
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Ischaemum amethystimum (also called Amethyst Ischaemum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and parts of Central Asia. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows, and is characterized by its erect stems, which can reach up to 1.2m in height, and its narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Ischaemum amethystimum is used for its fiber, which is used to make rope, paper, and other materials. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ischaemum amethystimum has small, purple flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ischaemum amethystimum is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and salt. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.
Where to Find Ischaemum amethystimum
Ischaemum amethystimum can be found in Southeast Asia, India, and parts of Africa.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25545423: Based on the initial data import
Jean Paul Antoine Lebrun (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lebrun' in the authors string.