Ischaemum ritchiei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf ex Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 449 (1951 publ. 1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876368
Common Names
- Ischaemum ritchiei
- Ritchie's Ischaemum
- Ritchie Ischaemum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ischaemum ritchiei (also called Ritchie'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 ritchiei 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 ritchiei 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ischaemum ritchiei 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 ritchiei
Ischaemum ritchiei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Ischaemum ritchiei FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Ischaemum ritchiei?
Ischaemum ritchiei requires full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth.
What is the typical height of Ischaemum ritchiei?
Ischaemum ritchiei typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What is the typical lifespan of Ischaemum ritchiei?
Ischaemum ritchiei 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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406275-1: 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].