Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliatum
ID:
877116

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 33: t. 3286, p. 6 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876451

Common Names

  • Iseilema ciliatum
  • Ciliate Iseilema
  • Ciliate Grass

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Description

Iseilema ciliatum (also called 'Ciliatum 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 ciliatum 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 ciliatum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Iseilema ciliatum 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 ciliatum

Iseilema ciliatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, China, and Southeast Asia.

Iseilema ciliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iseilema ciliatum?

Iseilema ciliatum

What is the common name of Iseilema ciliatum?

Ciliate Iseilema

What is the natural habitat of Iseilema ciliatum?

Dry open grasslands, scrub and waste places

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:406340-1: 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].