Ischaemum tropicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.K.Simon
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 88 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876423
Common Names
- Ischaemum Tropicum
- Tropicum Ischaemum
- Tropical Ischaemum
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Ischaemum tropicum (also called Tropical False Oat, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa and the Middle East. It has an upright habit with long, thin, arching leaves that form a dense canopy. The plant is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ischaemum tropicum 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 tropicum 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 tropicum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and is relatively low maintenance.
Where to Find Ischaemum tropicum
Ischaemum tropicum can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Ischaemum tropicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischaemum tropicum?
Ischaemum tropicum
What type of plant is Ischaemum tropicum?
Grass
What is the natural habitat of Ischaemum tropicum?
Dry deciduous forests
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
Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:937936-1: 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].