Ischaemum merrillii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 1(Suppl.): 266 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876320
Common Names
- Ischaemum Merrillii
- Merrill's Ischaemum
- Merrill's Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ischaemum merrillii (also called 'Merrill's Ischaemum', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, forming dense tufts of tall, slender foliage.
Uses & Benefits
Ischaemum merrillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ischaemum merrillii has small, yellow flowers with a tubular shape and a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ischaemum merrillii 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 merrillii
Ischaemum merrillii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Ischaemum merrillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischaemum merrillii?
Ischaemum merrillii
What is the common name of Ischaemum merrillii?
Merrill's Ischaemum
Where is Ischaemum merrillii found?
Ischaemum merrillii is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
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:406238-1: 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].