Ischaemum huegelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 6: 252 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876258
Common Names
- Huegel's Ischaemum
- Huegel's Ischaemum Grass
- Huegel's Ischaemum Grassland
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Ischaemum huegelii (also called Ischaemum huegelii, 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 huegelii is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a fodder crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ischaemum huegelii has small, yellow flowers that are borne in terminal or axillary panicles. The seeds are small, oblong, and brown. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
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Ischaemum huegelii is a perennial grass that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed, at a depth of 1-2 cm. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of 10-15 cm. The plants should be watered regularly, and should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Ischaemum huegelii
Ischaemum huegelii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America.
Ischaemum huegelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischaemum huegelii?
Ischaemum huegelii
What is the common name of Ischaemum huegelii?
Huegel's Ischaemum
What is the natural habitat of Ischaemum huegelii?
Ischaemum huegelii is found in open grasslands and scrub in India and Sri Lanka
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
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406194-1: 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].