Ischaemum spathulatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Cordem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Fl. Réunion : 121 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876396
Common Names
- Ischaemum Spathulatum
- Spathulatum Ischaemum
- Tall Ischaemum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ischaemum spathulatum (also called Spathulate 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 spathulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ischaemum spathulatum has small, yellow flowers with a single stamen. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few small leaves.
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Ischaemum spathulatum is a grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. To propagate from division, dig up the clump of grass and divide it into smaller sections. Plant the sections in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Ischaemum spathulatum
Ischaemum spathulatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Ischaemum spathulatum FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Ischaemum spathulatum?
Ischaemum spathulatum requires full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth.
What is the typical height of Ischaemum spathulatum?
Ischaemum spathulatum typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What is the typical lifespan of Ischaemum spathulatum?
Ischaemum spathulatum 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
Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy (1835-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cordem.' in the authors string.
Camille Jacob de Cordemoy (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Cordem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406297-1: 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].