Ischaemum zeylanicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Grass. Burma, Ceylon, India & Pakistan : 186 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876436
Common Names
- Ischaemum Zeylanicola
- Zeylanicola Ischaemum
- Ceylon Ischaemum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ischaemum zeylanicola (also called Ceylon 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 zeylanicola is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a fodder crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ischaemum zeylanicola is yellow in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and tall.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ischaemum zeylanicola 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 zeylanicola
Ischaemum zeylanicola can be found in Sri Lanka.
Ischaemum zeylanicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischaemum zeylanicola?
Ischaemum zeylanicola
What is the common name of Ischaemum zeylanicola?
Sri Lanka Ischaemum
What is the natural habitat of Ischaemum zeylanicola?
Dry open grasslands, scrub and waste places
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
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406328-1: 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].