Iseilema calvum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 33: t. 3286 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876449
Common Names
- Iseilema calvum
- Calvum Iseilema
- Calvum Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iseilema calvum (also called 'Calvum grass', among many other common names) is an annual grass with a tufted habit, native to India, Sri Lanka and other parts of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist and dry habitats, such as grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Iseilema calvum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iseilema calvum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, grass-like plants.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iseilema calvum is a perennial grass that is propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to keep it from becoming too tall.
Where to Find Iseilema calvum
Iseilema calvum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, China, and Southeast Asia.
Iseilema calvum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iseilema calvum?
Iseilema calvum
What is the common name of Iseilema calvum?
Bald Iseilema
What is the natural habitat of Iseilema calvum?
Dry open grasslands, scrub and waste places
Species in the Iseilema genus
Iseilema anthephoroides, Iseilema argutum, Iseilema calvum, Iseilema ciliatum, Iseilema convexum, Iseilema dolichotrichum, Iseilema eremaeum, Iseilema fragile, Iseilema holei, Iseilema holmesii, Iseilema hubbardii, Iseilema jainiana, Iseilema macratherum, Iseilema maculatum, Iseilema membranaceum, Iseilema minutiflorum, Iseilema prostratum, Iseilema schmidii, Iseilema siamense, Iseilema thorelii, Iseilema trichopus, Iseilema vaginiflorum, Iseilema venkateswarlui, Iseilema windersii, Iseilema javanicum, Iseilema kunhikannanii,
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
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406339-1: 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].