Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
raui
ID:
877030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sreek., V.J.Nair & N.C.Nair

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kerala - Grasses : 459 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876365

Common Names

  • Ischaemum raui
  • Rau's Ischaemum
  • Rau Ischaemum

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Description

Ischaemum raui (also called Rau's Ischaemum, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to India. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m and has a tufted habit. It is found in moist grasslands, along roadsides and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ischaemum raui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ischaemum raui is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ischaemum raui is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Ischaemum raui

Ischaemum raui can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Ischaemum raui FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Ischaemum raui?

Ischaemum raui requires full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth.

What is the typical height of Ischaemum raui?

Ischaemum raui typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What is the typical lifespan of Ischaemum raui?

Ischaemum raui typically has a lifespan of 2-3 years.

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

Velukutty Jayachandran Nair (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.J.Nair' in the authors string.
Puthenpurayil Viswanathan Sreekumar (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sreek.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1021568-1: 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].