Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
murinum
ID:
876990

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1780

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. , ser. 2, 3: 185 (1780)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876325

Common Names

  • Ischaemum Murinum
  • Mouse Ischaemum
  • Mouse Grass

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Description

Ischaemum murinum (also called Indian grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ischaemum murinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ischaemum murinum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ischaemum murinum can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For division, divide the clumps of the plant in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Ischaemum murinum

Ischaemum murinum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Ischaemum murinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ischaemum murinum?

Ischaemum murinum

What is the common name of Ischaemum murinum?

Mouse Ischaemum

Where is Ischaemum murinum found?

Ischaemum murinum 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

Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406244-1: 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].